A Ball Is Thrown Upward at a Velocity of 19

question 431

Multiple Choice

A ball is thrown upward at a velocity of 19.6 m/s. What is its velocity after 3.0 s, assuming negligible air resistance?

• A) 19.6 m/s downward
• B) 0 m/s
• C) 9.8 m/s upward
• D) 9.8 m/s downward

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Definitions:

Social Comparison

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Perceptions

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