Question

If an object moves twice as fast how do you think its energy changes? halves

doesn't change
doubles
quadruples

Answer 1

If an object moves twice as fast its kinetic energy quadruples.

Step-by-step explanation:

The kinetic energy (K₁) of a body of mass (m) that moves with speed (v) is:

K₁= 1/2 * m* v²

If we double the speed of the body, its kinetic energy (K₂) will be:

K₂= 1/2 * m*( 2v)²

K₂= 1/2 * m* 4 *v²

K₂= 4(1/2 * m *v²)

K₂= 4*K₁