two bodies of masses (m1) and (m2) have equal kinetic energy. what shall be the ratio of their momentum
Linear Momentum = mass X velocity
Velocity of 1st body = v1
KInetic energy of first body= p2/2m1= (m1v1)2 / 2m1
Velocity of 2nd body = v2
Kinetic energy of 2nd body = p2 / 2m2 = (m2v2)2/ 2m2
= (m1v1)2 / 2m1 = (m2v2)2 / 2m2
= (m1v1) / (m2v2) = root(2m2 )/root( 2m1)
ANSWER = root(2m2) : root(2m1)