Two cars in motion have equal mass. Which car has more kinetic energy? (1 point)

Responses

the car with the greatest volume
the car with the greatest volume

the car with the greatest acceleration
the car with the greatest acceleration

the car with the greatest speed
the car with the greatest speed

the car with the greatest size

1 answer

The car with the greatest speed.

Kinetic energy is given by the formula \( KE = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 \), where \( m \) is mass and \( v \) is speed. Since both cars have equal mass, the one with the greater speed will have more kinetic energy.