Question: If the speed of a particle is doubled, what happens to its kinetic energy? If the speed of a particle is doubled, what happens to its kinetic energy? A. It becomes sqr(2) times larger. B. It becomes two times larger.
definition : Galapagos. The GalÃ¡pagos Islands (official name: ArchipiÃ©lago de ColÃ³n, other Spanish name: Islas GalÃ¡pagos, ) are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean surrounding the centre of the Western Hemisphere, west of continental Ecuador, of which they are a part.
There are several different kinds of tortoises, but the commonly recognized giant Galapagos tortoise is native to the Galapagos islands. The Galapagos Islands are located off the coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean. Galapagos tortoises are characterized by their large size and long lifespans. The average Galapagos tortoise reaches 4 feet in size, weighs 475 pounds and can live upwards of 100 years. As of 2014, Galapagos tortoises are an endangered species.The United States is home to the much smaller desert tortoise.