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Energy Speed Object's Relation  Energy Injury Notice Doubles

Front What is relation between energy and speed regarding  energy available to cause injury?
Back Notice that the energy available to cause injury doubles when an object's weight doubles, but quadruples when an object's speed doubles.

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