Question

Which statement best describes the relationship between a baseball’s potential and kinetic energy after it is thrown? (assume the ball travels in a straight line)

a
Potential energy increases, and kinetic energy does not change.
b
Potential energy does not change, and kinetic energy decreases.
c
Potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases.
d
Potential and kinetic energy both decrease.

Answer 1

c) Potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases.