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A ball with a mass of 5.0g is moving at a speed of 2.0 m/s. Would doubling the mass or doubling the speed have a greater effect on the kinetic energy of the ball? Explain.

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I believe doubling the mass would create a greater effect on the kinetic energy of the ball! Hope this helps!!
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Answer:

Yes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because mass and velocity are directly proportional to kinetic energy.

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