Two identical carts move on a smooth horizontal track

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Work Energy and Power · Work Energy and Power

Problem

Two identical carts move on a smooth horizontal track. Cart P moves at 3 m/s3\,\text{m/s} while cart Q moves at 6 m/s6\,\text{m/s}. Which cart has greater kinetic energy and by what factor?

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