An Object Is Thrown Vertically into the Air

question 52

Multiple Choice

An object is thrown vertically into the air. Because of air resistance, the time for its descent will be

• A) longer than the ascent time.
• B) equal to the ascent time.
• C) shorter than the ascent time.
• D) Not enough information given to say.

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