Which has a higher value of momentum: $A$ bullet of mass $10 \, g$ moving with a velocity of $400 \, m s^{-1}$ or a cricket ball of mass $400 \, g$ thrown with a speed of $90 \, km h^{-1}$?

  • A
    Bullet
  • B
    Cricket ball
  • C
    Both have equal momentum
  • D
    Cannot be determined

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