Question

A basketball is shot. After the ball leaves the player's hand, in which direction does the ball accelerate?

A)It always accelerates in the opposite direction that the object is moving.
B) It always accelerates in a upward direction.
C) It always accelerates in a downward direction.
D) It accelerates upward when the ball is rising and downward when it is falling.

Answer 1

Answer: Always accelerates in a downward direction

Explanation: Gravity is pulling the ball downward