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

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Kinetic energy is directly proportional to the mass of an object. Therefore, the lighter object will have more kinetic energy since it has less mass to carry the same momentum as the heavier object.

Two Objects of Different Masses Have Momentum of Equal,non-Zero Magnitude