Imagine That a Bowling Ball Is Placed at Various Locations

question 33

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a bowling ball is placed at various locations along a staircase. At which location does the ball possess the GREATEST amount of potential energy?

• A)at the top of the stairs
• B)at the bottom of the stairs
• C)in the middle of the staircase
• D)The ball will have the same amount of potential energy no matter where it is placed.

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