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A light and a heavy body have equal momenta. Which one has greater K.E

A

The light body

B

The heavy body

C

The K.E. are equal

D

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    A
    The light body
    B
    The heavy body
    C
    Both have equal momentum
    D
    It is not possible to say anything without additional information

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    A
    Light body
    B
    Both have equal momentum
    C
    The heavy body
    D
    Momentum cannot be predicted

  • If a light body and a heavy body have equal momentum, then

    A
    the lighter body has greater kinetic energy than the heavier body
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    the lighter body has lesser kinetic energy than the heavier body
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    the kinetic energy of the lighter body is equal to the kinetic energy of the heavier body
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