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Grade 12th passGeneral Physics

What is the ratio of their linear momentum?
Two bodies of 4g and 16g have the same K.E what is the ratio of their momentum :-
1. 2 : 1
2. 4 :1
3. 1 : 2
4. 1 : 4
Please explain

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9 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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9 Years ago
The formula of KE = p^2/2m where p is momentum. Here p is constant do KE is inversely proportional to mass There ratio of KE is16:4 = 4:1