Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 3 - Think and Discuss - Page 56: 84

Answer

A ball thrown straight upward has zero speed at the very top of its flight, but acceleration there has a magnitude of $10 \frac{m}{s^{2}}$ directed downward.

Work Step by Step

This is discussed on pages 46-47.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.