Weight vs Speed: Which Generates More Force?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between weight, speed, and force generation, specifically comparing two objects of the same size and shape made from different materials: aluminum and steel. It is established that momentum, defined as mass times velocity, directly influences impact force. Therefore, if object A (steel) is heavier than object B (aluminum) and both travel at the same speed, object A will generate more force upon impact due to its greater mass.

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If object A is more heavier and durable than object B, and both objects are traveling at the exact same speeds, which one would generate more force?

I know it sound like a silly question, but I've learned that momentum equals impact force. So I was wondering if the extra weight and durability would create more of an impact force than object B?
 
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