Compare and contrast the kinetic energies and momenta of the following An arrow travelling at 600 m/s and an arrow with half the first arrow's mass travelling at 600 m/s.

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**Comparison of Kinetic Energies and Momenta**

**Scenario**:
- **Arrow 1**: Traveling at 600 m/s.
- **Arrow 2**: Traveling at 600 m/s, with half the mass of Arrow 1.

**Kinetic Energy**:
- The kinetic energy (KE) of an object is given by the formula: 
  \[ KE = \frac{1}{2} m v^2 \]
  where \( m \) is the mass and \( v \) is the velocity.
- Since both arrows travel at the same velocity, the kinetic energy will be proportional to their masses.
- **Arrow 1**: Has full mass, so its kinetic energy is proportional to \( m \).
- **Arrow 2**: Has half the mass, resulting in half the kinetic energy compared to Arrow 1.

**Momentum**:
- Momentum (p) is calculated with the formula:
  \[ p = mv \]
- Again, both arrows have the same velocity.
- **Arrow 1**: With full mass, its momentum is \( mv \).
- **Arrow 2**: With half the mass, its momentum is \( \frac{1}{2} mv \).

**Conclusion**:
- **Kinetic Energy**: Arrow 1 has double the kinetic energy of Arrow 2.
- **Momentum**: Arrow 1 has double the momentum of Arrow 2.

This analysis demonstrates how mass affects both kinetic energy and momentum when velocity is constant.
Transcribed Image Text:**Comparison of Kinetic Energies and Momenta** **Scenario**: - **Arrow 1**: Traveling at 600 m/s. - **Arrow 2**: Traveling at 600 m/s, with half the mass of Arrow 1. **Kinetic Energy**: - The kinetic energy (KE) of an object is given by the formula: \[ KE = \frac{1}{2} m v^2 \] where \( m \) is the mass and \( v \) is the velocity. - Since both arrows travel at the same velocity, the kinetic energy will be proportional to their masses. - **Arrow 1**: Has full mass, so its kinetic energy is proportional to \( m \). - **Arrow 2**: Has half the mass, resulting in half the kinetic energy compared to Arrow 1. **Momentum**: - Momentum (p) is calculated with the formula: \[ p = mv \] - Again, both arrows have the same velocity. - **Arrow 1**: With full mass, its momentum is \( mv \). - **Arrow 2**: With half the mass, its momentum is \( \frac{1}{2} mv \). **Conclusion**: - **Kinetic Energy**: Arrow 1 has double the kinetic energy of Arrow 2. - **Momentum**: Arrow 1 has double the momentum of Arrow 2. This analysis demonstrates how mass affects both kinetic energy and momentum when velocity is constant.
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