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A ball of mass m is thrown vertically up with an initial velocity so as to reach a height h.The correct statement is :

A

Potential energy of the ball at the ground is mgh.

B

Kinetic energy of the ball at ground is zero

C

Kinetic energy of the ball at the highest point is mgh .

D

Potential enengy of the ball at the highest point is mgh.

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