Question #6426297Single Choice

Physics

Question

As shown in the diagram, a football of mass m is kicked from position 1 on a horizontal ground and lands at position 3. The highest point the ball reaches is position 2, with a height of h. The acceleration due to gravity is g. Which of the following statements is correct?

Options

The gravitational potential energy of the football decreases by mgh as it moves from 1 to 2.

The gravitational potential energy of the football decreases by mgh as it moves from 2 to 3.

The gravitational potential energy of the football decreases by 2mgh as it moves from 1 to 3.

The gravitational potential energy of the football increases by 2mgh as it moves from 1 to 3.

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