Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Kinetic energy of a body in motion equals the product of half its mass and the square of its _______

  1. acceleration

  2. velocity

  3. distance

  4. none
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The kinetic energy formula is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity. The square of velocity is crucial - doubling velocity quadruples kinetic energy, showing why speed matters more than mass in many collision scenarios.

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