The diagram represents the path of a ball that has been thrown upward. Discuss how the kinetic energy (KE), gravitational potential energy (GPE), and total mechanical energy (ME) change between points A (where the ball is thrown from), B (the highest point reached by the ball), and C (where the ball hits the ground). Ignore friction between the ball and the air. (3 points)

Gravitational potential energy:

Kinetic energy:

Total mechanical energy:

Explanation:

The gravitational potential energy is directly proportional to height (). Since there are no non-conservative forces, the total mechanical energy is conserved () and the total mechanical energy is the sum of gravitational potential and kinetic energies. Then:

(1)

If we know that , then we conclude the following inequation for the kinetic energy:

(2)

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