In the diagram below, two identical objects are released from rest at the starting position. Object 1 was released first and sometime later Object 2 was released. The diagram below shows the positions of Objects 1 and 2 a short time after both were released. Which object in the figure has the most kinetic energy? a Both objects have the same amount of kinetic energy. b Object 2 c Object 1 d Neither object has any kinetic energy.
The kinetic energy of an object is given by the equation KE = 1/2 * m * v^2, where m is the mass of the object and v is its velocity.
Since both objects are identical, they have the same mass. However, Object 2 is shown to be moving faster than Object 1 in the diagram.
Therefore, Object 2 has a greater velocity and, consequently, a greater kinetic energy.
So, the correct answer is b) Object 2.