Two objects,A and B are of mass M and 2M with velocity V,V/2 respectively. Which one will have greater inertia and greater momentum.

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Mass is the measure of inertia.
Therefore, inertia of B is greater than inertia of A.

Momentum of A = mv
Momentum of B = mv

So,their momentums are equal.

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Two objects,A and B are of mass M and 2M with velocity V,V/2 respectively. Which one will have greater inertia and greater momentum.

Mass is the measure of inertia. Therefore, inertia of B is greater than inertia of A. Momentum of A = mv Momentum of B = mv So,their momentums are equal.

Mass is the measure of inertia.
Therefore, inertia of B is greater than inertia of A.

Momentum of A = mv
Momentum of B = mv

So,their momentums are equal.