A ball is dropped from the top of a building.

When does the ball have the least potential energy?

1 half way through the fall

2

after it has hit the ground

3as it is released

4

just before it hits the ground

Question

Cohen Duarte

Chemistry

20 December, 20:33

A ball is dropped from the top of a building.

When does the ball have the least potential energy?

1 half way through the fall

2

after it has hit the ground

3as it is released

4

just before it hits the ground

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Jayleen Rangel · Answer 1

2) After it has hit the ground

Explanation:

This is because the ball builds up energy as it falls. Once it hits the ground, all that energy is lost.

Malia Hamilton · Answer 2

Your answer is B. or 2 - After it has hit the ground.

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A ball is dropped from the top of a building.When does the ball have the least potential energy?1 half way through the fall2after it has hit the ground3as it is released4just before it hits the ground

A ball is dropped from the top of a building.

When does the ball have the least potential energy?

1 half way through the fall

2

after it has hit the ground

3as it is released

4

just before it hits the ground