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Answer 1

a. At which position is the potential energy the greatest?
- The potential energy is the greatest at 6 m.

b. At what position is the kinetic energy the greatest?
- The kinetic energy is the greatest just below 6 m.

c. What is happening to potential energy as the ball is falling?
- Potential energy is decreasing.

d. What is happening to kinetic energy as the ball is falling?
- Kinetic energy is increasing.

e. What is happening to total energy as the ball is falling?
- Total energy is staying the same.