Which object has larger kinetic energy: a 500-kg object moving with a speed of 40 m/s or 1000-kg object moving at 20 m/s?

A) the 500-kg object moving at 40 m/s
B) Both have same kinetic energy.
C) the 1000-kg object moving at 20 m/s
D) Kinetic energy is independent of mass.
E) Kinetic energy is independent of speed.


A

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