Which statement best describes the relationship between a baseball’s potential and kinetic energy after it is thrown? (assume the ball travels in a straight line)(1 point)

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Potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases.
Potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases.

Potential and kinetic energy both decrease.
Potential and kinetic energy both decrease.

Potential energy increases, and kinetic energy does not change.
Potential energy increases, and kinetic energy does not change.

Potential energy does not change, and kinetic energy decreases.

Answer 1

The best statement that describes the relationship between a baseball's potential and kinetic energy after it is thrown (assuming it travels in a straight line) is:

Potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases.

As the ball is thrown, its kinetic energy increases due to its motion, while its potential energy decreases if we consider its height relative to its position before being thrown.