Question

Which scenario describes an object with the greatest potential energy?

A. A skydiver pulls the cord for the parachute to slow the motion for landing.
B. A ball is thrown into the air and seems to stop in the air as it reaches its peak.
C. A child coasts downhill on a bicycle.
D. A car's brakes are applied to slow down for a traffic light.

Answer 1

Answer: B. A ball is thrown into the air and seems to stop in the air as it reaches its peak.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a ball is thrown into the air, how far it will go is dependent on the amount of kinetic energy applied. However, when it reaches its peak, its velocity is 0, which means there is no energy being applied.

This means that it becomes potential energy. There is no energy being applied but there is potential to have energy be applied.