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Two bodies of masses 2 m and m have their K.E. in the ratio 8 : 1, then their ratio of momenta is

A

`1:1`

B

`2:1`

C

`4:1`

D

`8:1`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`P =sqrt(2mK)`
`P_1/P_2=sqrt((2m_1K1)/(2m_2K_2))=sqrt((2m xx 8)/(mxx1))=4`
`implies P_1 =4P_2`
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