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Doubling mass or doubling velocity?

publish date2023/07/04 11:34:00 GMT+10

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Given the Kinetic Energy equation (KE)

$KE=\frac12mv^2$

Would doubling the mass or doubling the velocity of an object have a greater effect on its kinetic energy?

mass
velocity

Correct Answer

velocity

Explanation

Velocity (since it is squared in the formula)

Reference

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide


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