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

when the ball is still rising

1 answer

The ball will have the greatest potential energy when the ball reaches its highest point. At this point, it has converted the maximum amount of kinetic energy (from its motion) into potential energy due to its height above the ground.