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)

Responses

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

when the ball reaches its highest point
when the ball reaches its highest point

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

when the ball leaves the person’s hand

1 answer

The ball will have the greatest potential energy when the ball reaches its highest point. This is because potential energy is highest at the maximum height where the gravitational force is acting on it.