A Ball Is Thrown Straight Up, Reaches a Maximum Height

question 80

Multiple Choice

A ball is thrown straight up, reaches a maximum height, then falls to its initial height. Make a statement about the direction of the velocity and acceleration as the ball is coming down.

• A)Both its velocity and its acceleration point upward.
• B)Its velocity points upward and its acceleration points downward.
• C)Its velocity points downward and its acceleration points upward.
• D)Both its velocity and its acceleration point downward.
• E)Neither velocity nor acceleration can be determined without additional information.

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