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How does kinetic energy change when the velocity of an object is doubled?

  • A. Kinetic energy is halved
  • B. Kinetic energy quadruples
  • C. Kinetic energy doubles
  • D. Kinetic energy remains the same
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kinetic energy is directly proportional to the square of the velocity of an object according to the kinetic energy formula (KE = 0.5 * m * v^2). When the velocity is doubled, the kinetic energy increases by a factor of 2^2 = 4. Therefore, the kinetic energy quadruples when the velocity of an object is doubled. Choice A is incorrect because halving the kinetic energy would be the result if the velocity was halved, not doubled. Choice C is incorrect because doubling the velocity would result in a fourfold increase in kinetic energy, not just a double. Choice D is incorrect because kinetic energy is directly related to the velocity of an object, so if the velocity changes, the kinetic energy changes accordingly.