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A ball is thrown vertically upwards. Its velocity keeps on decreasing. What happens to its kinetic energy when its reaches the maximum height?

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Kinetic energy is maximum at maximum height

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Kinetic energy is half of initial value

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Kinetic energy is zero

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Kinetic energy is double

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Solution

The correct option is C
Kinetic energy is zero

The kinetic energy becomes zero. According to the law of conservation of energy the kinetic energy is converted into potential energy. Potential energy is maximum at this height

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