The ball has zero kinetic energy at the very top of its bounce. This is because at that moment, the ball has reached its maximum height and is momentarily at rest before it starts to fall back down.
A student bounces a tennis ball. She drops the ball, and then it bounces back up to her. When does the ball have zero kinetic energy?(1 point)
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Exactly when it hits the ground
Exactly when it hits the ground
Just after it hits the ground
Just after it hits the ground
At the very top of its bounce
At the very top of its bounce
As soon as she drops it
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