An object is thrown upwards. At the highest point of its trajectory, its:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. potential energy is maximum.
- At the highest point of its trajectory, the object's potential energy is maximum.
- Potential Energy (PE) is the energy possessed by an object due to its position relative to the ground.
- It is given by the formula PE = mgh, where:
- m = mass of the object
- g = acceleration due to gravity
- h = height above the ground
- At the highest point, the vertical displacement (h) is maximum.
- Since PE ∝ h, the potential energy is maximum at the highest point.