A cyclist doubles his speed. How will his kinetic energy change: increase, decrease or remain same?

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The kinetic energy of a moving body depends on the speed of the body. More the speed of the body, more is its kinetic energy. When the speed of a body is doubled, its kinetic energy will increase.

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A cyclist doubles his speed. How will his kinetic energy change: increase, decrease or remain same?​

The kinetic energy of a moving body depends on the speed of the body. More the speed of the body, more is its kinetic energy. When the speed of a body is doubled, its kinetic energy will increase.

A cyclist doubles his speed. How will his kinetic energy change: increase, decrease or remain same?