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What factors impact the kinetic energy of an object?(1 point)
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Mass and height
Mass and height

Weight and height
Weight and height

Mass and speed
Mass and speed

Weight and speed
Weight and speed
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The correct response is Mass and speed.

Kinetic energy is given by the equation \( KE = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 \), where \( m \) is the mass of the object and \( v \) is its speed. Thus, both the mass of the object and its speed significantly impact its kinetic energy.