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it is easier to catch a tennis ball than a cricket ball even when both are moving on same velocity

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Momentum (p) = mv
From the question, it is clear that velocity of both the balls is same. But mass of the cricket ball is more than that of tennis ball, and hance cricket ball has more momentum. Therefore it is easier to stop a tennis ball than a cricket ball moving with the same speed.

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