Use the Following to Answer the Question

question 52

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer the question:
-The figure represents the parabolic trajectory of a ball going from A to E in Earth gravity but without air resistance.What is the direction of the acceleration at point C?

• A)it is to the right
• B)it is to the left
• C)it is straight up
• D)it is straight down
• E)The acceleration of the ball is zero

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