Two carts move on a straight track with equal momentum of
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Problem
Two carts move on a straight track with equal momentum of 20kg m s−1. Cart X has mass 2kg and Cart Y has mass 4kg. Which statement is correct?
(a) Cart X has greater inertia but equal momentum to Cart Y.
(b) Both carts have equal inertia and equal momentum.
(c) Cart Y has greater inertia but equal momentum to Cart X.
(d) Cart Y has greater inertia and greater momentum than Cart X.