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A light and a heavy body have equal momenta. Which one has greater K.E.?

A

The light body

B

The heavy body

C

The K.E. are equal

D

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Step-by-Step Solution

The relationship between kinetic energy (KK), momentum (pp), and mass (mm) is given by the formula K=p22mK = \frac{p^2}{2m}. Since the momenta (pp) of both bodies are equal, the kinetic energy is inversely proportional to the mass (K1mK \propto \frac{1}{m}). Therefore, the lighter body, having a smaller mass, will have greater kinetic energy.

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