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What is the relation between kinetic energy and momentum?

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Kinetic energy of a body of mass m is given by, `K = 1/2 mv^2`
Multiply and dividing R. H. S. by m we get, `K = ((mv)^2)/(2m) = (p^2)/(2m)`
Hence, `K = (p^2)/(2m)` which gives required relation.
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