A Brass Ball Is Shot Vertically Upward from the Surface

question 76

Multiple Choice

A brass ball is shot vertically upward from the surface of an atmosphere-free planet with an initial speed of 20.0 m/s. One second later, the ball has an instantaneous velocity in the upward direction of 15.0 m/s.
-What is the magnitude of the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of this planet?

• A)5.0 m/s²
• B)9.8 m/s²
• C)12 m/s²
• D)15 m/s²
• E)24 m/s²

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