Which Object Has Larger Kinetic Energy: a 500-Kg Object Moving

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which object has larger kinetic energy: a 500-kg object moving with a speed of 40 m/s or 1000-kg object moving at 20 m/s?

• A) the 500-kg object moving at 40 m/s
• B) Both have same kinetic energy.
• C) the 1000-kg object moving at 20 m/s
• D) Kinetic energy is independent of mass.
• E) Kinetic energy is independent of speed.

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Definitions:

Mutarotation

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Amygdalin

A naturally occurring compound found in the seeds of many fruits that releases cyanide when metabolized.

D-Aldohexoses

A type of simple sugar (monosaccharide) with six carbon atoms and an aldehyde group, where the hydroxyl group on the highest-numbered chiral carbon points to the right in the Fischer projection.

D-Arabinose

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