Question

Which falling object will result in the least kinetic energy when it collides with the ground?(1 point)
Responses

10 grams of dirt falling at 2 m/s
10 grams of dirt falling at 2 m/s

10 grams of water falling at 1 m/s
10 grams of water falling at 1 m/s

100 grams of water falling at 10 m/s
100 grams of water falling at 10 m/s

100 grams of dirt falling at 15 m/s

Answer 1

The object that will result in the least kinetic energy when it collides with the ground is the 10 grams of water falling at 1 m/s.