If the Speed of an Object Triples, Its Kinetic Energy

question 106

Multiple Choice

If the speed of an object triples, its kinetic energy _______.

• A)increases by a factor of 3.
• B)increases by a factor of 9.
• C)decreases by a factor of 3.
• D)decreases by a factor of 9.
• E)is unaffected.

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