Question

1. the diagram shows the curved path of a thrown ball. at which point does the ball have the greatest amount of gravitational potential energy? a. point w b. point x c. point y d. point z

Explanation:

Gravitational potential energy (GPE) depends on the height of an object above a reference point (here, the ground) and its mass, given by the formula \( GPE = mgh \) (where \( m \) is mass, \( g \) is acceleration due to gravity, and \( h \) is height). For the same ball (constant mass), GPE is greatest at the highest height. Among points W, X, Y, Z, point X is the highest.

Answer:

B. point X