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F a ball is tossed straight up into the air, at what position is its potential energy the greatest?

when it approaches the top of its flight

when it begins to fall back to your hand.

when it first leaves your hand

when it reaches the top of its flight

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Answer:

the potential energy is the greatest when it reaches the top

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When it reaches the top of its flight. Remember: Greatest potential energy equals the least kinetic energy and vise versa
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