Physics: Concepts and Connections, 4th ed., Art Hobson Chapter 3

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Physics Concepts and Connections, 4th ed., Art
HobsonChapter 3 Motion
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A ball is thrown straight up. What is its
acceleration when it momentarily stops at the
highest point in its motion?

• A) zero
• B) 9.8 m/s2 downward
• C) 9.8 m/s2 upward
• D) The answer depends on the initial velocity of
  the ball.

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A ball is thrown straight up. While the ball is
in free fall, its acceleration

• A) increases
• B) decreases
• C) remains constant

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If a ball is thrown down instead of dropped, its
acceleration will be

• A) 9.8 m/s/s downward
• B) Greater than 9.8 m/s/s
• C) Less than 9.8 m/s/s
• D) Not enough information
• E)

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• D)
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• E)

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• E)

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• E)

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• A)
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• E)

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