Question

An experiment consists of throwing balls straight up with varying initial velocities. Which quantity will have the same value in all trials?a) initial momentum.

b) maximum height.
c) time of travel.
d) acceleration.

Answer 1

the correct answer is D, acceleration of gravity

Step-by-step explanation:

In a projectile launch problem it is described by the expressions

v = v₀ - g t

v² = v₀² - 2 g y

y = v₀ t - ½ g t²

By examining these equations we can see that acceleration is the magnitude that appears constant in all expressions.

This acceleration is the acceleration of gravity with a value of g = 9.8 m/s² and directed towards the center of the Earth

therefore the correct answer is D