It possible that the net kinetic energy for two objects be zero while the net momentum is zero? Explain.

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Malcolm Lam

Physics

18 April, 08:56

It possible that the net kinetic energy for two objects be zero while the net momentum is zero? Explain.

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Heather Marquez · Answer 1

Of course. That's what you have when both objects are at rest. I'm guessing that you left a word out of the question, and it actually says that the net kinetic energy is NOT zero. In that case, the answer is still 'yes', but you have to think about it for a second.