A Ball Is Thrown Straight Up

question 12

Multiple Choice

A ball is thrown straight up. It reaches its highest point and then falls back. Which of the following is the correct statement?

• A) Throughout its motion, the ball's velocity is zero.
• B) At the highest point in its motion, the ball's acceleration is zero.
• C) At the highest point in its motion, the ball's velocity is zero.
• D) Throughout its motion, the ball's acceleration is zero.
• E) At the highest point in its motion, the ball's velocity and acceleration are zero.

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