Question

In a baseball game, Joseph hits a ball to the outfield. When does the ball have the most potential energy?
A. when the bat hits the ball
B. when the ball reaches its greatest velocity
C. when the ball is caught
D. when the ball reaches its highest point

Answer 1

The ball has the most potential energy when it reaches its highest point. At this point, the kinetic energy (energy of motion) is minimized as the ball temporarily stops rising before falling back down. Therefore, the correct answer is:

**D. when the ball reaches its highest point.**