Answer:
kinetic energy will change by a factor of 1/2
Option C) 1/2 is the correct answer
Explanation:
Given the data in the question;
we know that;
Kinetic energy = 1/2.mv²
given that mass of the object is doubled; m1 = 2m
speed is halved; v1 = V/2
Now, New kinetic energy will be; 1/2.m1v1²
we substitute
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 × 2m × (v/2)²
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 × 2m × (v²/4)
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 × m × (v²/2)
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 [ 1/2mv² ]
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 [ KE ]
Therefore; kinetic energy will change by a factor of 1/2
Option C) 1/2 is the correct answer
