Which has the greater kinetic energy-a 1-ton car moving at 30 m/s or a half-ton car moving at 60 m/s?

A. The 1-ton car
B. Both have the same kinetic energy
C. The half-ton car
D. It cannot be determined because the mass of the cars can't be found


Answer: C

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