A ball is thrown straight up in the air. Which of these statements about its kinetic energy is true? A ball is thrown straight up in the air. Which of these statements about its kinetic energy is true?

A : The ball has the least kinetic energy at the end of its flight (before it is caught).

B: The ball has the least kinetic energy at the top of its flight.

C: The ball has the least kinetic energy at the start of its flight.

D: The ball has the most kinetic energy halfway to the top of its flight.

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Ann Simpson

14 January, 21:11

A ball is thrown straight up in the air. Which of these statements about its kinetic energy is true? A ball is thrown straight up in the air. Which of these statements about its kinetic energy is true?

A : The ball has the least kinetic energy at the end of its flight (before it is caught).

B: The ball has the least kinetic energy at the top of its flight.

C: The ball has the least kinetic energy at the start of its flight.

D: The ball has the most kinetic energy halfway to the top of its flight.

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Barrera · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. The statement that is true about the kinetic energy would be that the ball has the least kinetic energy at the top of its flight. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.