The ball will have the greatest potential energy when it reaches its highest point. At this point, its height is maximized, and potential energy is directly related to height. So the correct answer is:
when the ball reaches its highest point.
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 is still rising
when the ball is still rising
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 reaches its highest point
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