Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134060491
Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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Chapter 3, Problem 3RAT
If the running speed of Fast Freda doubles, what also doubles is her
(a) momentum.
(b) kinetic energy.
(c) both of these
(d) neither of these
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