This question involves the concept of kinetic energy.
The student's claim is "right".
<h3>Kinetic Energy</h3>The energy possessed by a body, by the virtue of its motion is called kinetic energy. Mathematically it is given by the following formula:
where,
- K.E = Kinetic energy
- m = mass
- v = velocity
Therefore,
For the paintball:
K.E = 16200 J
For the pellet:
K.E = 16200 J
Hence, both paintball and pellet will have same kinetic energy. The student is right.
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