Consider an Elastic Ball That Is Falling Downward Toward the Ground

Multiple Choice

Consider an elastic ball that is falling downward toward the ground. The ball hits the ground and then begins traveling upward again. At what point in the trip does the ball have the most energy stored in it as elastic potential energy?

A) At the bottom of the path when it is not moving, right before it rebounds.
B) After it has rebounded and left the ground.
C) Right before it hits the ground
D) When it is moving the fastest.