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A ball is dropped from the top of a building.

When does the ball have the least potential energy?

1 half way through the fall

2
after it has hit the ground

3as it is released

4
just before it hits the ground

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Your answer is B. or 2 - After it has hit the ground.

I took this quiz today and got this correct

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Answer:

2) After it has hit the ground

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because the ball builds up energy as it falls. Once it hits the ground, all that energy is lost.

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