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When a ball is tossed upward, along the way

A. the amount of kinetic energy and the amount of potential energy change
B. all of its energy is lost to friction with the air, and both kinetic and potential energy are zero at the highest point of travel.
C. its potential energy decreases and reaches zero at the highest point of travel D. its total energy increases and is at a maximum at the highest point of travel

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

As a ball is thrown into the sky, potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases. But, the mechanical energy ( that is the sum of the potential and kinetic energy) remains the same....

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

going upward, kinetic energy decrease and potential energy increase

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