At which location does the ball have the greatest amount of kinetic energy?
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The question is asking at which of the four labeled locations the ball has the greatest amount of kinetic energy based on its path of motion illustrated in the diagram.
Answer
Location 3
The final answer is location 3.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is location 3.
More Information
Kinetic energy is greatest when the ball is moving fastest, occurring right before it hits the ground.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume the highest potential energy point is also the highest kinetic energy point.
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