A cricket ball of mass is bowled at while a football of mass is kicked at

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A cricket ball of mass 150 g150\,\text{g} is bowled at 30 m/s30\,\text{m/s} while a football of mass 450 g450\,\text{g} is kicked at 10 m/s10\,\text{m/s}. Which statement about their kinetic energies is correct? (a) Both have equal kinetic energy. (b) Their kinetic energies cannot be compared with the given information. (c) The cricket ball has greater kinetic energy. (d) The football has greater kinetic energy.

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