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A light mass and a heavy mass have equal momentum. Which will have more kinetic energy?
[Hint : kinetic energy K = `p^(2)//2m` where p is the momentum)

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To solve the problem of which mass (light or heavy) has more kinetic energy when both have equal momentum, we can use the formula for kinetic energy in terms of momentum. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the relationship between kinetic energy and momentum**: The kinetic energy (K) of an object can be expressed in terms of its momentum (p) and mass (m) using the formula: \[ K = \frac{p^2}{2m} ...
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