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QUESTION:

A juggler throws a bowling pin straight up in the air. After the pin leaves his hand and while it is in the air, which statement is true?

(a) The velocity of the pin is always in the same direction as its acceleration.

(b) The velocity of the pin is never in the same direction as its acceleration.

(c) The acceleration of the pin is zero.

(d) The velocity of the pin is opposite its acceleration on the way up.

(e) The velocity of the pin is in the same direction as its acceleration on the way up.

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QUESTION:

A juggler throws a bowling pin straight up in the air. After the pin leaves his hand and while it is in the air, which statement is true?

(a) The velocity of the pin is always in the same direction as its acceleration.

(b) The velocity of the pin is never in the same direction as its acceleration.

(c) The acceleration of the pin is zero.

(d) The velocity of the pin is opposite its acceleration on the way up.

(e) The velocity of the pin is in the same direction as its acceleration on the way up.

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When the bowling pin is thrown straight up, a constant acceleration due to gravity directed downward acts on the bowling pin.

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