18. A ball is thrown vertically upwards. Neglecting air resistance, which statement is correct? A. The kinetic energy of the ball is greatest at the greatest height attained. B. By the principle of conservation of energy, the total energy of the ball is constant throughout its motion. C. By the principle of conservation of momentum, the momentum of the ball is constant throughout its motion D. The potential energy of the ball increases uniformly with time during the ascent. [B]

18. A ball is thrown vertically upwards. Neglecting air resistance, which statement is correct? A. The kinetic energy of the ball is greatest at the greatest height attained. B. By the principle of conservation of energy, the total energy of the ball is constant throughout its motion. C. By the principle of conservation of momentum, the momentum of the ball is constant throughout its motion D. The potential energy of the ball increases uniformly with time during the ascent. [B]

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18. A ball is thrown vertically upwards. Neglecting air resistance, which statement is correct?
A. The kinetic energy of the ball is greatest at the greatest height attained.
B. By the principle of conservation of energy, the total energy of the ball is constant throughout its
motion.
C. By the principle of conservation of momentum, the momentum of the ball is constant throughout its
motion
D. The potential energy of the ball increases uniformly with time during the ascent. [B]

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