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A light body and a heavy body have same kinetic energy. Which one has greater linear momentum?

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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The correct Answer is:
B
`P=sqrt(2mE)` if E are equal to `P prop sqrt(m)`
i.e. heavier body will possess greater momentum.
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