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Two bodies of different masses have same K.E. The one having more momentum is

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Heavier body
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lighter body
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both none
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both
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Solution

The correct option is B lighter body
K.E. for a given momentum is inversely proportional to the mass.
So, the lighter mass has greater kinetic energy. For two bodies having same kinetic energy, the heavier one has greater momentum.
Hence,
option (B) is correct answer.

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