Comparing Momentum and Kinetic Energy of Two Objects with Different Masses

In summary, when a constant force is applied to object 1, it accelerates through distance d. The force is then removed from object 1 and applied to object 2. When object 2 has accelerated through the same distance d, the following statements are true: c) p1>p2 (object 1 has greater momentum than object 2), d) K1<K2 (object 1 has less kinetic energy than object 2), and f) K1>K2 (object 1 has more potential energy than object 2). For the second conversation, when a force is applied to object 1, it accelerates for a time interval Δt. The following statements are true: c) p1>p
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1)Two objects are at rest on a frictionless surface. Object 1 has a greater mass than object 2. When a constant force is applied to object1, it accelerates trough distance d. The force is removed from object 1 and is applied to object 2. At the moment when object 2 has accelerated trough the same distance d, which statements are true?
a)P1<p2 b)p1=p2 c)p1>p2 d)K1<K2 e)K1=K2 f) K1>K2

2) Two objects are at rest on a frictionless surface. Object 1 has a greater mass then object 2. When a force is applied to object 1, it accelerates for a time interval Δt, which statements are true?
a)P1<p2 b)p1=p2 c)p1>p2 d)K1<K2 e)K1=K2 f) K1>K2


I need explication too.
 
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You should try to answer the questions yourself first. You could probably just use intuition, but to be more rigorous, you can use the equations of classical mechanics. Have a go.
 

1. What is momentum?

Momentum is a measure of an object's motion and is defined as the product of its mass and velocity. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

2. How is momentum different from velocity?

Velocity describes the rate of change of an object's position, while momentum describes the amount of motion an object has. Velocity is a vector quantity, but momentum is a vector quantity with a direction that is determined by the direction of the object's motion.

3. What is the equation for calculating momentum?

The equation for momentum is p = mv, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity. This equation applies to both classical and relativistic momentum, but for objects moving at non-relativistic speeds, the simplified equation p = mv is often used.

4. How is momentum conserved in a closed system?

In a closed system, the total momentum of all particles remains constant. This means that if one object gains momentum, another object must lose an equal amount of momentum in the opposite direction.

5. Why is momentum important in physics?

Momentum is an important concept in physics because it helps us understand and predict the motion of objects. It is a fundamental quantity in many physical laws and has practical applications in fields such as mechanics, astrophysics, and engineering.

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