Question

A 1.0 KG ball is bounced high in the air. What is its total kinetic energy when it reaches its highest point?

A) 0 J
B) 100.0 J
C) 40.5 J
D) 30.0 J
E) 50.0 Joules

Answers

GPT 3.5
The total kinetic energy of an object can be calculated using the formula KE = 0.5 * m * v^2, where m is the mass of the object and v is its velocity.

When the ball reaches its highest point, its velocity is 0 m/s because it has momentarily stopped moving in the upward direction. Therefore, the kinetic energy at the highest point is 0 Joules.

So the correct answer is:

A) 0 J