Mechanical Comprehension · Question 119

Question 119 of 200

If a roller coaster car's speed doubles, its kinetic energy

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Correct answer to question 119 (Mechanical Comprehension): quadruples

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Kinetic energy depends on the square of velocity, so doubling speed multiplies kinetic energy by four.

Updated: November 2026

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