A ball is thrown straight up into the air. At each of the

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QUESTION:

A ball is thrown straight up into the air. At each of the following instants, is the magnitude of the ball’s acceleration greater than \(g\), equal to \(g\), less than \(g\), or 0? Explain.

a. Just after leaving your hand?

b. At the very top (maximum height)?

c. Just before hitting the ground?

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QUESTION:

A ball is thrown straight up into the air. At each of the following instants, is the magnitude of the ball’s acceleration greater than \(g\), equal to \(g\), less than \(g\), or 0? Explain.

a. Just after leaving your hand?

b. At the very top (maximum height)?

c. Just before hitting the ground?

ANSWER:

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The acceleration due to gravity is often represented by g. And the acceleration is directed in downward direction.

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