Question

10) Three identical bowling balls are placed on ramps all of the same height, but different angles. Which

bowling ball has the most potential energy?
a) Ball a, It has the sharpest angle
b) Ball c, it has the lowest angle
c) Wait this is a trick question, they all have kinetic
B
energy only
d)
No, no this really is a trick question because they are
all at the same height they all have the same potential energy..... Good try Mr. Vernier I'm smarter
than that!

Answer 1

The bowling ball with the sharpest angle has the most potential energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The bowling ball with the highest potential energy is Ball A, because it is placed at the sharpest angle. Potential energy is given by the formula PE = mgh, where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height of the object. As all the balls are identical and placed at the same height, the one with the steepest angle will have the greatest height and therefore the most potential energy.

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