As a Rocket Is Accelerating Vertically Upward at 9

question 10

Multiple Choice

As a rocket is accelerating vertically upward at 9.8 m/s² near the Earth's surface, it releases a projectile. Immediately after release the acceleration (in m/s²) of the projectile is:

• A) 9.8 down
• B) 0
• C) 9.8 up
• D) 19.6 up
• E) none of the above

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