A person throws a ball up into the air. At which point in its path will the ball have the greatest potential energy?(1 point)

Question

Responses

when the ball hits the ground
when the ball hits the ground

when the ball leaves the person’s hand
when the ball leaves the person’s hand

when the ball is still rising
when the ball is still rising

when the ball reaches its highest point

Answer 1

The ball will have the greatest potential energy when it reaches its highest point. At this point, its height is maximized, which corresponds to the maximum gravitational potential energy. So, the correct answer is:

when the ball reaches its highest point.