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gravitational   mass   closer   maximum   minimum   increases
As speed increases, kinetic energy
.
Kinetic energy is proportional to the
of an object.
potential energy depends on its distance from the ground.
The potential energy decreases the
the object is to the ground.
A ball is hit into the air. At its highest point, the ball has the
amount of potential energy. Right before it hits the ground, it has the
amount of potential energy.

As speed increases, kinetic energy increases.

Kinetic energy is proportional to the mass of an object.
Potential energy depends on its distance from the ground.
The potential energy decreases the closer the object is to the ground.
A ball is hit into the air. At its highest point, the ball has the maximum amount of potential energy. Right before it hits the ground, it has the minimum amount of potential energy.