When a ball is thrown vertically upwards,its velocity goes on decreasing. What happens to its potential energy as its velocity becomes zero?

  • A
    It becomes zero.
  • B
    It becomes maximum.
  • C
    It remains constant.
  • D
    It starts decreasing.

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