A light and a heavy body have same linea...

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

A

the light body

B

the heavy body

C

both have equal K.E.

D

the data given is incomplete.

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The correct Answer is:

A

We know that, `E = (p^2)/(2m)`
Here, p =same, so, `E prop 1/m`
So light body has greater kinetic energy.

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