Question

your lab partner tosses you a ball. as she throws the ball up in the air it follows this arc. where is potential energy the lowest? select all that apply. a point a b point b c point c d point d e they are all the same.

Explanation:

Potential energy (PE) due to gravity is given by \( PE = mgh \), where \( m \) is mass, \( g \) is acceleration due to gravity, and \( h \) is height above a reference point. Lower height means lower PE. Points A and D are at the lowest height (on or near the horizontal axis) compared to B (mid - air) and C (peak, highest height). So potential energy is lowest at A and D.

Answer:

A. point A, D. point D