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Which statement accurately explains why the kinetic energy of the first rider is greater?

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O The first rider is taller.
O The first rider has more mass.
O The first rider is in front.
O The potential energy of the first rider is greater.

User Chris Stratton
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Answer:

the 2nd option is the answer

Step-by-step explanation:

User Elmar Peise
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hey

The formula of kinetic energy is 1/2mv^2

So it depends on mass and velocity

As mass increases , kinetic energy increase .

So option b , the first rider had more mass is correct z
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