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Can any object have momentum even if its mechanical energy is zero? Explain.

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asked Oct 16, 2017 in Physics by jisu zahaan (28,760 points) ● 28 ● 435 ● 1072

Can any object have momentum even if its mechanical energy is zero? Explain. 

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answered Oct 16, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) ● 63 ● 448 ● 1259
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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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