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How is kicking ball a potential energy?

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Well, potential energy is commonly gravitational. Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) can be given by selecting a reference point (usually the ground) and the position of the object (ball). Measure GPE by GPE=mgh (m is mass of the ball, g is gravity, 9.8, and h is height between two points.) Note: if reference point is below the ball, it will be positive GPE, and if above, negative GPE; energy is measured in joules (J).
Example
If the ball weighs 1 kg, gravity is 9.8, and height off the ground is 1 m, the ball's potential energy is 1*9.8*1 = 9.8 joules

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Relevant answers:

Does a ball has potential energy?
A ball has potential energy if it is held at a height above the ground. A rolling ball has kinetic energy. If a ball rests on a plane it has no kinetic or potential energy.
When does a ball have the most potential energy?
When it is at the highest point of its trajectory
How do you calculate potential energy of a ball?
by using formula of P.E
How can kenectic energy in a ball change back to potential energy?
throw it up in the air; starts with kinetic and when it reaches it's maximum peak all of it's kinetic energy has been converted into potential energy 1/2 * m * v^2 = m * g * h