A ball tossed vertically upward rises,reaches its highest point,and then falls back to its starting point.During this time the acceleration of the ball is always
A)in the direction of motion.
B)opposite its velocity.
C)directed upward.
D)directed downward.

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The acceleration of the ball is always directed downward due to the force of gravity pulling it back to the ground. At the highest point, the ball briefly has a velocity of 0, but its acceleration is still directed downward.

A Ball Tossed Vertically Upward Rises,reaches Its Highest Point,and Then