Which of the Following Four Objects Has the Least Kinetic

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following four objects has the least kinetic energy?

• A) An object of mass m moving with speed 4v
• B) An object of mass 3m moving with speed 2v
• C) An object of mass 4m moving with speed v
• D) An object of mass 2m moving with speed 3v
• E) None of these; all four objects have the same kinetic energy.

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Definitions:

Stock Dividend

A form of dividend payment made by a corporation to its shareholders in the form of additional shares, rather than cash.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits not distributed as dividends to shareholders but retained for reinvestment in the business.

Par Value

Refers to the face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter, establishing a minimum price per share for stocks issued.

Dividend Income

Income received from owning shares of a company that pays dividends, representing a portion of the company's profits distributed to shareholders.