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Work, Power And Energy — Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceWork, Power And Energy2 Marks
Question
Can any object have momentum even if its mechanical energy is zero? Explain.
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Answer

No. Since mechanical energy is zero, there is no potential energy and no kinetic energy. Kinetic energy being zero, velocity is zero. Hence, there will be no momentum.

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