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)(1 point)

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Potential energy increases, and kinetic energy does not change.
Potential energy increases, and kinetic energy does not change.

Potential energy does not change, and kinetic energy decreases.
Potential energy does not change, and kinetic energy decreases.

Potential and kinetic energy both decrease.
Potential and kinetic energy both decrease.

Potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases.

Answer 1

The best statement that describes the relationship between a baseball’s potential and kinetic energy after it is thrown is:

Potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases.

When the baseball is thrown, it gains kinetic energy as it moves, while its potential energy decreases if it is being thrown horizontally or at a downward angle.