A child riding on a swing, Andrea, rises to a height 1.0 m above the lowest point. Another child of equal mass, Brian, has a speed at his lowest point that is twice as great as Andrea's speed at her lowest point. Brian will rise
A. twice as high.
B. four times as high.
C. to the same height.
D. to a height which depends on the mass.
Answer: B
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