The Kinetic Energy of an Object Moving at 10% the Speed

question 48

Multiple Choice

The kinetic energy of an object moving at 10% the speed of light is

• A)slightly higher than that given by (1/2)m v².
• B)slightly less than that given by (1/2)m v².
• C)exactly equal to (1/2)m v².

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