The following table shows the speed and height of a softball after a batter hits it in the air.

Time
(seconds) Height of Ball
(meters) Speed of Ball
(meters per second)
0.1 3 38
0.5 7 33
1.0 13 25
1.5 17 16
2.0 20 11
2.5 19 12
3.0 14 14
3.5 9 17
4.0 2 20

Based on the table, which statement best describes the kinetic energy of the ball?
A.
The kinetic energy of the ball goes on decreasing and reaches its minimum at 4.0 seconds.
B.
The kinetic energy of the ball reaches its maximum at 2.0 seconds and then it starts decreasing.
C.
The kinetic energy of the ball goes on increasing and reaches its maximum at 4.0 seconds.
D.
The kinetic energy of the ball is at its maximum immediately after the ball is hit.