MDCAT
Physics
2021
Physics · Work, Power & Energy
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Question
Two masses 1g and 4g are moving with equal kinetic energies. The ratio of the magnitudes of their linear momenta is ____.
Options
- A
4:1
- B
1:2
- C
0:1
- D
1:6
Explanation
The kinetic energy and momentum are related as;
K.E=P2/2m
As mass and momentum are directly related, they will be related as;
This option is incorrect.
The kinetic energy and momentum are related as;
K.E=P2/2m
As mass and momentum are directly related, they will be related as;
This option is incorrect.
This option is incorrect.
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