Physics

Problem

Two carts move on a straight track with equal momentum of

20\,\text{kg m s}^{-1}

. Cart X has mass

2\,\text{kg}

and Cart Y has mass

4\,\text{kg}

. 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.

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