A baseball is thrown and lands 120 m away. While the ball is in flight, assuming the effect of air friction is negligible, which of the following is true?
A. At maximum height the ball has its greatest kinetic energy.
B. The horizontal component of the baseball's kinetic energy is constant.
C. The vertical component of the baseball's kinetic energy is constant.
D. The mechanical energy of the baseball is greater when nearer to the ground.
E. No answer above is correct.
Answer: E
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