In a baseball game, Joseph hits a ball to the outfield. When does the ball have the most potential energy?(1 point)

Responses

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

when the bat hits the ball
when the bat hits the ball

when the ball reaches its greatest velocity
when the ball reaches its greatest velocity

when the ball is caught

1 answer

The ball has the most potential energy when the ball reaches its highest point. At that point, its height is maximized, which corresponds to the maximum potential energy due to gravity.