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 zero? Air resistance may be neglected.

A) just after leaving your hand?

B) at the very top (maximum height) ?

C) just before hitting the ground?

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Leon

22 February, 16:33

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 zero? Air resistance may be neglected.

A) just after leaving your hand?

B) at the very top (maximum height) ?

C) just before hitting the ground?

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Cason Shields · Answer 1

All are equal to g

Explanation:

g is the gravitational constant, so unless there's air resistance, their magnitude should always be the same no matter whether the ball is just leaving hand, at the very top (maximum height), or just before hitting the ground.