Which has a greater momentum, an elephant at rest or an ant in motion?

Elephant

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Ant

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Neither has momentum

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Solution

The correct option is A Ant
Momentum combines both mass and velocity. Ant has a greater momentum because of it is moving. Momentum of the elephant would be zero because it is at rest.

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