Question

question 24 of 25 a man throws a football straight into the air. which type of energy is the football gaining as it rises? a. kinetic energy b. nuclear energy c. chemical energy d. gravitational potential energy

Explanation:

As the football rises, its height above the ground increases. Gravitational potential energy is given by the formula $U = mgh$ (where $m$ is mass, $g$ is gravitational acceleration, and $h$ is height). So, it gains gravitational potential energy. Kinetic energy decreases as it rises. Nuclear and chemical energy are not relevant here.

Answer:

D. Gravitational potential energy