If the speed of a particle is doubled, what happens to its kinetic energy? a. It will be half. b. It will be square root of twice as large. c. It will be four times bigger. d. It does not change e. It will be twice as big.

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If the speed of a particle is doubled, what happens to its kinetic energy?

a. It will be half.

b. It will be square root of twice as large.

c. It will be four times bigger.

d. It does not change

e. It will be twice as big.

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