A ball is thrown straight up in the air. Ignore air resistance. While the ball is in the air its acceleration
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As it moves against the force of gravity, its velocity decreases until it reaches its highest point. At this point, the ball momentarily stops moving upward and starts moving downward. During the entire motion of the ball, the force of gravity is acting on it, Show more…
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