Question

The diagram shows a ball resting at the top of a hill. Which statement best describes the energy in this system

Answer 1

Answer choices are listed below.

A.The potential energy in the system is greatest at X.

B.The kinetic energy in the system is greatest at X.
C.Total energy in the system decreases as the ball moves from X to Y.
D.Total energy in the system increases as the ball moves from X to Y.

Answer 2

Option A is correct.

A.The potential energy in the system is greatest at X.

Step-by-step explanation:

A ball resting at the top of a hill will have greatest potential energy because when an object is at rest it tend to have greatest potential energy. When It moves from position X to Y the potential energy of the ball will decrease and its kinetic energy will increase.