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A light and a heavy body have equal KE. Which one has a greater momentum?

a
The light body
b
The heavy body
c
Both have equal momenta
d
It is not possible to say anything without additional information

detailed solution

Correct option is B

For heavy body pM=2MK and for light body pm =2Km  Since M >m , we conclude , pM>pm

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