Suppose the Force of the Air Drag on an Object

question 92

Multiple Choice

Suppose the force of the air drag on an object is proportional to the speed of the object and in the direction opposite the object's velocity.If you throw an object upward,the magnitude of its acceleration is greatest

• A) right after the object is released.
• B) at the top of its trajectory.
• C) The acceleration of the object is the same throughout the entire trajectory.

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