Two Different Masses Have Equal, Non-Zero Kinetic Energies

question 101

Multiple Choice

Two different masses have equal, non-zero kinetic energies. The momentum of the smaller mass is

• A) smaller than the momentum of the larger mass.
• B) larger than momentum of the larger mass.
• C) equal to the momentum of the larger mass.
• D) zero.
• E) There is not enough information to answer the question.

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Definitions:

Constructive Dilemma (CD)

A type of logical argument that presents two conditional statements and concludes that if one is true, then a specific outcome follows.

Modus Ponens (MP)

A form of argument in deductive reasoning that applies the following structure: if P then Q; P is asserted to be true, therefore Q must be true.

Modus Tollens (MT)

A logical form of argument that concludes the inverse of an antecedent from the negation of the consequent of a conditional statement.

Constructive Dilemma (CD)

A form of argument in which, from two conditional statements and the affirmation of their antecedents, one infers the affirmation of their consequents.