Would KE be more if a ball was thrown at a smaller angle?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between kinetic energy (KE) and the angle at which a ball is thrown. It highlights that if the initial speed remains constant, the total energy does not change, but the maximum height achieved can vary with different angles. A vertical throw results in the ball's velocity reaching zero at maximum height, while a horizontal throw maintains its velocity. This difference in height and velocity impacts the KE at various points in the ball's trajectory. Ultimately, the angle of projection affects the distribution of energy between kinetic and potential forms.
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I'm not sure how KE would increase when the initial speed is still the same.
 
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Hi okgo! :smile:

When the initial speed is the same, so is the total energy …

so if the maximum height is different, the KE there must be different also. :wink:
 
OKGO,
you can also think about the ball thrown in the limiting angles..vertical on one hand and horozontal on the other. In the former, the velocity slows to zero at maximum height; in the latter it does not change velocity.
 
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