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Grade 12th passMechanics

Two sprinters A and B of mass 70kg and 55kg respectively are running with the same speed in the same direction. Which of the following is not true?
1) A has a greater kinetic energy
2) Greater force is needed to stop A
3) The momentum of A is greater than B
4) B will finish the race before A
5) B has greater kinetic energy

Profile image of Agu precious
7 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Saurabh Koranglekar
7 Years ago
Dear student

KE, Force, Momentum are directly proportional to the mass
Time is inverselyproportional to the speed no relation to mass

Therefore correct answer​5) B has greater kinetic energy

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