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5 September, 09:59

Which statement best compares momentum and kinetic energy?

A. Both momentum and kinetic energy are vector quantities.

B. Momentum is a vector quantity and kinetic energy is a scalar quantity.

C. Kinetic energy is a vector quantity and momentum is a scalar quantity.

D. Both momentum and kinetic energy are scalar quantities.

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  1. 5 September, 10:12
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    B. Momentum is a vector quantity and kinetic energy is a scalar quantity.

    Explanation:

    A scalar quantity has just magnitude. A vector quantity has both magnitude and direction.

    Momentum is the product of mass and velocity.

    P = m v

    It is a vector quantity. It depends on magnitude as well as direction.

    Energy possessed by a body due to virtue of its motion is known as kinetic energy. It is a scalar quantity.

    E = 0.5 mv²

    Thus, the correct option is A.
  2. 5 September, 10:16
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    The answer on the question given is letter B. Momentum is a vector quantity and kinetic energy is a scalar quantity.
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