A Ball Is Thrown Straight Upward

question 36

Multiple Choice

A ball is thrown straight upward. While it is moving upward, the ball's acceleration is

• A) in the downward direction.
• B) in the horizontal direction.
• C) in the upward direction.
• D) zero, i.e., the ball is not accelerating.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Habituate

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Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in an environment to obtain cues for appropriate behavior or attitudes.

Habituation Study

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