Two bodies of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ are moving with same kinetic energy. If $P_1$ and $P_2$ are their respective momentum, the ratio $\frac{P_1}{P_2}$ is equal to

  • A

    $\frac{m_1}{m_2}$

  • B

    $\sqrt{\frac{m_2}{m_1}}$

  • C

    $\sqrt{\frac{m_1}{m_2}}$

  • D

    $\frac{m_1^2}{m_2^2}$

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