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Potential Energy

Question 2 • POP Physics 26/27

If all else is constant, which would cause the greatest increase in kinetic energy of a moving object?

Answer
A
Mass and velocity are each reduced by one-half.
B
Mass is reduced by one-half, and velocity is doubled.
C
Mass is doubled, and velocity is reduced by one-half.
D
Mass and velocity are each doubled.

Explanation

Kinetic energy is KE = ½mv², so changes in velocity are squared. Doubling both mass and velocity multiplies kinetic energy by 2 × 2² = 8. This is the greatest increase, so the correct choice is “Mass and velocity are each doubled.”

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