If the kinetic energy of a ball is doubled,then the momentum is
A) 0.50 times larger.
B) 0.71 times larger.
C) 1.00 times larger.
D) 1.41 times larger.
E) 1.50 times larger.

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The momentum is directly proportional to the square root of kinetic energy. Therefore, if the kinetic energy is doubled, the momentum will increase by a factor of square root of 2, which is approximately 1.41.

If the Kinetic Energy of a Ball Is Doubled,then the Momentum