When the speed of a car is halved, its kinetic energy is?

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A. doubled
B. quartered
C. halved
D. quadrupled

Correct Answer: Option B

B. quartered

Explanation

Given K1 = mv²/2.

When v is halved, we have

K2 = m×(v/2)²/2

= K1/4

Hence, the initial kinetic energy is quartered.

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