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Discuss whether the kinetic energy or the momentum of the ""bullet"" is more important in causing damage to the bulletproof vest.

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The Kinetic energy of a bullet does not remain constant. It dissipates as the bullet travel through the air. It is partly converted into heat, sound, air resistance etc.

Whereas the momentum of a travelling body remains conserved and hence constant. therefore a bullet with more momentum will cause more damage. that is momentum is more important than kinetic energy.

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