An Object Hits a Wall and Bounces Back with Half

question 64

Multiple Choice

An object hits a wall and bounces back with half of its original speed. What is the ratio of the final kinetic energy to the initial kinetic energy of the object?

• A) 1/2
• B) 1/8
• C) 1/4
• D) 1/16

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