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

When does the ball have the most kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is greatest at the lowest point of a roller coaster and least at the highest point
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Right before it hits the ground.

Step-by-step explanation:

It has the most kinetic energy at the very end of its descent when it is moving the fastest.

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