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A car and truck have same momemtum. Which will have more kinetic energy ?

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From the expression `K=(p^(2))/(2m)`
If .p. is constant, .K. is inversely proportional to the mass of the body. Hence, the kinetic energy of the car is more than that of the truck.
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