College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 2 - Kinematics: Description of Motion - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 59: 16

Answer

During free-fall, the gravity acts as acceleration and points in vertically downwards. When the ball is thrown upwards, its initial velocity is in upwards direction. When the ball reaches the highest point, the velocity is zero while the acceleration is same, and points in vertically downward direction.

Work Step by Step

During free-fall, the gravity acts as acceleration and points in vertically downwards. When the ball is thrown upwards, its initial velocity is in upwards direction. When the ball reaches the highest point, the velocity is zero while the acceleration is same, and points in vertically downward direction.
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