Explanation:
Kinetic Energy (K) is related to momentum (p) by the formula K = p² / 2m. Since they have equal momentum, p is constant. Therefore, K is inversely proportional to mass (K ∝ 1/m). Ratio of kinetic energies K1/K2 = m2/m1 = 4/1 = 4:1. The lighter object has more kinetic energy.
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