A Ball Has Been Thrown Vertically Upward

question 73

Multiple Choice

A ball has been thrown vertically upward. The graph shows the ball's position as a function of time. Which one of the following statements best describes the motion of the ball?

• A) The velocity of the ball is the same at points A, B, C, D, and E.
• B) The acceleration of the ball is 9.8 m/s² at points A, B, D, and E and zero at point C.
• C) The acceleration of the ball is -9.8 m/s² at points A, B, D, and E and zero at point C.
• D) The ball is the same distance above the ground at points B and D.
• E) The velocity of the ball changes continuously during its flight.

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