Question

a light and heavy mass have equal kinetic energy then which of two will have higher value of momentum and why​

Answer 1

Answer:

Kinetic energy ,

k=

2

1

my

2

=

2m

(mv)

2

=

2m

p

2

or p=

2mk

i.e., p∝=

m

Thus the heavier body has a greater momentum than the lighter one.