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Three students each hold basketballs with the same masses at varying heights. One basketball is held 2 feet above the ground. Another is held 3 feet above the ground. A third is held 4 feet above the ground. Which basketball has the least gravitational potential energy? the basketball 2 feet above the ground the basketball 3 feet above the ground the basketball 4 feet above the ground All three basketballs have the same gravitational potential energy.

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If its for the greatest it is the basketball 4 feet above the ground.

If its for the least it is the basketball 2 feet above the ground.

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Answer:

The basketball that is 2 feet off the ground

Explanation:

It is the closest to the floor and therefore has the least gravitational potential energy.

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