If the velocity of a non-relativistic object is doubled,its energy is quadrupled.This is strictly true only for very low velocities.At what velocity is it the case that a doubling of velocity results in a doubling of energy?
A) 0.45c
B) 0.33c
C) 0.11c
D) 0.20c
E) 0.50c

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The correct answer is A because the velocity is 0.45c. At this velocity, a doubling of velocity results in a doubling of energy.

If the Velocity of a Non-Relativistic Object Is Doubled,its Energy