A man throws a football straight into the air. As it rises, it slows down. Which type of energy is the football gaining?

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anonymous · Answer

Moving air, also known as wind, has mechanical energy (in the form of kinetic energy). This can be harnessed in wind farms to produce non-mechanical energy.

anonymous · Answer

Potential energy. As the ball rises up, it's height from the surface of earth increases. Potential energy=mgh (where, h=the height).

anonymous · Answer

@lisalaskyra : That is different. Here the question asks what type of energy the FOOTBALL is gaining?

anonymous · Answer

it is gaining potential energy which vill convert back into kinetic energy when it will fall