Two cars in motion have equal mass. Which car has more kinetic energy?

the car with the greatest size

the car with the greatest acceleration

the car with the greatest volume

the car with the greatest speed

3 answers

The car that has more kinetic energy is the car with the greatest speed.

Kinetic energy (KE) is calculated using the formula:

\[ KE = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 \]

where \( m \) is the mass of the object and \( v \) is its speed. Since both cars have equal mass, the one with the greater speed will have a higher kinetic energy due to the \( v^2 \) term in the formula.

A

B

C

or D

The correct choice is D: the car with the greatest speed.