Answer:
a) The velocity is zero when the object is at the highest vertical point (peak). b) Yes, at the peak, the velocity for an instant gets to zero and then the direction of motion and the velocity will be downwards.
C) No, the direction of ‘g’ will be opposite in direction when the object is on the way down when compared to what it was during the upward motion.
Explanation:
a) Since gravity is acting on the object and trying to pull it down to earth, the ball will slow down to a velocity of zero when the ball starts its free fall downward.
b) When the direction of the object changes, its velocity will also change direction.
c) When the ball has a positive velocity, gravity is pulling it in the opposite direction, so it has a negative acceleration trying to slow it down. When the ball's velocity is negative (downward free fall), the acceleration will be positive at the instant when the ball hits the ground. The only way to stop the ball from falling is a positive force upward, which results in a positive acceleration when the ball hits the ground.
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