If the Velocity of a Nonrelativistic Object Is Doubled, Its

question 50

Multiple Choice

If the velocity of a nonrelativistic object is doubled, its energy is quadrupled. This is only true for velocities that are very small compared with the speed of light. At what velocity would a doubling of velocity result in a doubling of energy?

• A) 0.45c
• B) 0.33c
• C) 0.11c
• D) 0.20c
• E) 0.50c

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