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Comparison of two systems: ball-only (System 1) and ball-Earth (System 2).
Comparison of two systems: ball-only (System 1) and ball-Earth (System 2).
A ball of mass \(m\) is thrown vertically upward. The ball moves from an initial height \(y_i\) to a higher final height \(y_f\) while in free fall. Consider two different system definitions:

System 1: The ball only
System 2: The ball and Earth

Which of the following correctly describes the work done or the energy of the specified system as the ball rises?

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