How Does the Kinetic Energy of a Proton Change When

question 48

Multiple Choice

How does the kinetic energy of a proton change when its total energy doubles?

• A) It doubles.
• B) It more than doubles.
• C) It less than doubles.
• D) It must increase but it is not possible to say how much.

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