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Homework Statement
I'm given the masses of two objects, m1 and m2. The kinetic energy K is equal in both objects. It wants to know which object has the greater magnitude of momentum.
Homework Equations
K = 1/2mv^2 (Kinetic Energy)
p = mv (Momentum)
K = p^2/2m (K in terms of p)
The Attempt at a Solution
Now, I know that I have two variables to solve for before I can answer the question. I need to find v1 and v2. Finding one of those in terms of the other is easy, but that only leaves me with one equation and two variables. I can't for the life of me remember what relationship I can use to give me a second equation and my book isn't much help at all.