Question

A ball is kicked straight upward. Why does the ball go slower and slower as it moves upward?

Answer 1

Answer: Air resistance and gravity

Step-by-step explanation:

In an ideal physics problem air resistance is negligible.

But in the real world air resistance also slows the ball down along with gravity.

You can also think of how it becomes harder for certain aircraft to fly at very high speeds because air resistance causes friction and heat is generated, a small caveat when flying above supersonic speeds.

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

do yourself. what did you read in class