A shark was swimming at 5 meters per second. When it sensed a tuna, the shark began swimming at 10 meters per second. Which is the best prediction of its kinetic energy?
KE=12mv2
(1 point)
Responses
The shark’s kinetic energy stayed the same.
The shark’s kinetic energy stayed the same.
The shark’s kinetic energy increased by a factor of 2.
The shark’s kinetic energy increased by a factor of 2.
The shark’s kinetic energy increased by a factor of 4.
The shark’s kinetic energy increased by a factor of 4.
The shark’s kinetic energy decreased by half.
The shark’s kinetic energy decreased by half.
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The shark's kinetic energy increased by a factor of 4.