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