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A ball is projected upwards. Its acceleration at the highest point is
PhysicsMotion In Two DimensionsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Zero
  • B directed upwards
  • C directed downwards
  • D such as cannot be predicted
Solution:
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The correct answer is: directed downwards
A force is only required to maintain an acceleration. And in the case of a projectile that is moving upward, there is a downward force and a downward acceleration. That is, the object is moving upward and slowing down.

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