If the speed of an object doubles, its kinetic energy becomes

one-fourth

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half

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four times

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double

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Solution

The correct option is C
four times

KE =1/2mv²

If v becomes 2v, then KE = ½m(2v)² = 4×½mv² = 4 times initial KE

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