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) directed downward.
B) opposite its velocity.
C) directed upward.
D) in the direction of motion.

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The acceleration of the ball is always directed downward due to gravity, regardless of the direction of its velocity.

A Ball Tossed Vertically Upward Rises, Reaches Its Highest Point