Question

A ball is dropped from the top of a building. When does the ball have the least potential energy?

A. as it is released


B. after it has hit the ground


C. just before it hits the ground



D. half way through the fall

Answer 1

it would be before it hits the ground

Step-by-step explanation:

potential enrgy is energy that will be turned into something

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is B. "After it hits the ground"

Explanation: When you drop a ball it gains speed, and after it hits the ground it looses half of that speed or more. Then it keeps on bouncing until it stops completely. (You can even try it yourself if you don't believe me.) HOPE THIS HELPS!!