Physics

Physics

Problem

A football of mass 0.4 kg0.4\,\text{kg} is kicked at 12 m/s12\,\text{m/s}, while a cricket ball of mass 0.2 kg0.2\,\text{kg} moves at 20 m/s20\,\text{m/s}. Choose the correct comparison of their momentum and inertia. a) The cricket ball has greater momentum but smaller inertia b) The football has greater momentum but smaller inertia c) The football has greater momentum and greater inertia d) Both balls have approximately equal momentum, but the football has greater inertia

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