The correct answer is C. when the ball leaves the person's hand.
At this point, the ball has not yet gained any significant speed through its upward trajectory, so its kinetic energy is relatively low.
a person throws a ball up into the air, and the ball falls back toward earth. at which point would the kinetic energy be the lowest?
A. at a point before the ball hits the ground
B.at a point when the ball is still rising
C. when the ball leaves the persons hand
D. when the ball is at its highest point
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