A Boulder Is Dropped onto Mud and Plows into It

question 149

Multiple Choice

A boulder is dropped onto mud and plows into it a certain distance.If it hits with three times as much speed,the distance it plows into the mud will likely be

• A)the same distance.
• B)twice as deep.
• C)three times as deep.
• D)more than three times as deep.

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