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bodies A and B having masses m1 and m2 (m1 > m2) respectively have some linear momentum. which of the two is miving faster? explain your answer with relevant mathematical reactions.

bodies A and B having masses m1 and m2 (m1 > m2) respectively have some linear momentum. which of the two is miving faster? explain your answer with relevant mathematical reactions. 

Grade:12

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Susmita
425 Points
5 years ago
I think that is "same momentum".
Linear momentum p=mv.
For the 1st body p1=m1v1 and for the 2nd body
p2=m2v2.
But they have same momentum.so
p1=p2
Or,m1v1=m2v2
Or,v2/v1=m1/m2
Given m1>m2
Or, m1/m2>1
So v2/v1>1
Or,v2>v1
So 2nd body has more linear speed.
 

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