A Basketball Is Tossed onto the Hardwood, Where It Bounces

question 16

Multiple Choice

A basketball is tossed onto the hardwood, where it bounces several times.We measure its location as distance down from the ceiling.When the ball is moving upward, what can be said about its velocity?

• A) Velocity is positive.
• B) Velocity is negative.
• C) Velocity is 0.
• D) None of the above.

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