Compairing the momentum of two bodies on condition having equal kinetic energies

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When comparing the momentum of two bodies with equal kinetic energies, the body with greater mass will always have greater momentum. This conclusion is derived from the relationship between kinetic energy (KE = 0.5 * m * v^2) and momentum (p = m * v). By assigning arbitrary values to the masses and calculating the corresponding velocities, one can demonstrate that the heavier body, despite having the same kinetic energy, will possess greater momentum due to its larger mass.

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Homework Statement


If two bodies one light and other heavy have equal kinetic energies, which one has a greater momentum.


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The Attempt at a Solution



the way i am solving this problem is , i am assigning any arbitrary values to both masses and velocity of anyone body and calculating the velocity of 2nd body by implementing the condition given in the statement i.e. equal kinetic energies. And then after getting value of second velocity putting all the values into momentum relation and compairing them.
Am i right?
 
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jatin1990 said:

Homework Statement


If two bodies one light and other heavy have equal kinetic energies, which one has a greater momentum.


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



the way i am solving this problem is , i am assigning any arbitrary values to both masses and velocity of anyone body and calculating the velocity of 2nd body by implementing the condition given in the statement i.e. equal kinetic energies. And then after getting value of second velocity putting all the values into momentum relation and compairing them.
Am i right?

That sounds like the right approach. Can you show us your work?
 

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