Question

Define momentum, If two bodies are moving with equal velocities, than the momentum of of the haviour body is

more than lighter body. Prove it.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let m

1

and m

2

be the masses of the body

Let m

1

>m

2

Given that

m

1

v

1

=m

2

v

2

v

2

v

1

=

m

1

m

2

∴ Ratio between their kinetic energies , =

K

2

K

1

=

2

1

m

2

v

2

2

2

1

m

1

v

1

2

⟹

K

2

K

1

=

m

2

m

1

×

m

1

2

m

2

2

=

m

1

m

2

This shows the Kinetic energy