A Melon Is Tossed Straight Upward with 100 J of Kinetic

question 88

Multiple Choice

A melon is tossed straight upward with 100 J of kinetic energy. If air resistance is negligible the melon will return to its initial level with a kinetic energy of

• A)less than 100 J.
• B)more than 100 J.
• C)100 J.
• D)need more information

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