A Ball Is Thrown Straight Up, Reaches a Maximum Height

question 130

Multiple Choice

A ball is thrown straight up, reaches a maximum height, then falls to its initial height. Which of the following statements about the direction of the velocity and acceleration of the ball as it is going up
Is correct?

• A) Its velocity points upward and its acceleration points downward.
• B) Both its velocity and its acceleration point upward.
• C) Its velocity points downward and its acceleration points upward.
• D) Both its velocity and its acceleration points downward.

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