Two objects of different mass have equal,non-zero kinetic energies.Which object has the greater magnitude momentum?
A)the heavier object
B)the lighter object
C)They both have the same magnitude momentum.

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The heavier object has greater momentum because momentum is the product of mass and velocity. For equal kinetic energies, the heavier object must have a lower velocity, but its greater mass results in a larger momentum.

Two Objects of Different Mass Have Equal,non-Zero Kinetic Energies