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If two unequal masses possess the same kinetic energy, then the heavier mass has*1 pointA lower momentumA greater momentumNo momentumEqual momentum with the lighter mass

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If two unequal masses possess the same kinetic energy, then the heavier mass has*1 pointA lower momentumA greater momentumNo momentumEqual momentum with the lighter mass

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The heavier mass has a lower momentum.

Here's why:

Kinetic energy (KE) is given by the formula KE = 1/2 mv^2, where m is mass and v is velocity.

Momentum (p) is given by the formula p = mv.

If two objects have the same kinetic energy, but different masses, the object with the larger mass must have a smaller velocity (since KE is proportional to the square of the velocity).

Since momentum is directly proportional to both mass and velocity, the object with the larger mass and smaller velocity will have a lower momentum.

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