Ryan is standing at the top of a hill, ready to throw a snowball. Which of the following changes will increase the kinetic energy of the snowball?

A

Additional snow falls on the snowball, increasing its mass.

B

The snowball is thrown down the hill, gaining speed.

C

The weather warms and the snowball melts, decreasing its mass.

D

The snowball is moved and now sits on a hill that is higher.