Answer the following with respect to the mechanical quantities linear momentum and…
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Problem
Answer the following with respect to the mechanical quantities linear momentum and kinetic energy.
(i) Define linear momentum and write its SI unit.
(ii) Define kinetic energy and write its SI unit.
(iii) State whether each of the above quantities is a scalar or a vector. Give a brief reason for each answer.
(iv) Write any two additional points of distinction between linear momentum and kinetic energy other than those mentioned above.