Amelia is bowling with her family. Her bowling ball followed the path that is shown in the image below. The bowling ball slows down as it travels down the lane.
At which point does the bowling ball have the most kinetic energy?
A.
Z
B.
X
C.
Y
D.
W
The correct answer is A. Z.
The bowling ball has the most kinetic energy at point Z because it is moving with the highest speed at that point. As the bowling ball slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.