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A ball is thrown vertically upward. What is its acceleration at maximum altitude?

A) It increases
C) It becomes zero
D) It remains constant

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Answer:

C. It becomes zero.

Step-by-step explanation:

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From the moment the ball leaves your hand until the moment it hits the ground its acceleration is constant. The acceleration is 9.8 m/s^2 downward. That's the acceleration of gravity on Earth.
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