Standard Science Primary 6 Energy

A ball is dropped from Point A and bounces at Point B. At which point does the ball have the GREATEST amount of gravitational potential energy?

A Point B (Touching the ground)
B Point A (Before release)
C Halfway between A and B
D After the first bounce
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Step 1: Gravitational potential energy (GPE) depends on the mass and the height of the object from the ground. Step 2: Point A is the highest point in the scenario. Step 3: Therefore, the GPE is greatest at Point A.

Correct answer: Point A (Before release)

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