APFIVE System Definition For Gravitational Potential Energy
A student claims that a single ball thrown upward possesses both kinetic and gravitational potential energy. What is the flaw in this reasoning?
A
Energy is not conserved in this scenario
B
Gravitational potential energy requires defining Earth as part of the system
C
The ball has only kinetic energy, not potential energy
D
The ball has only potential energy, not kinetic energy
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