A statement which is true and correct about this ball's motion is: C) The acceleration is downward during the entire time the ball is in the air.
Motion can be defined as a change in the location (position) of a physical object or body with respect to a reference point and time, especially due to the action of an external force.
In this scenario, we can reasonably infer and logically deduce that the only force acting on this ball is the force of gravity (gravitational force) because air resistance was neglected i.e the ball experiences no air resistance.
Mathematically, the magnitude of this force of force of gravity (gravitational force) is given by:
F = mg
Where:
According to Newton's second law of motion, the acceleration of an object is given by this formula:
Acceleration = F/m
Acceleration = mg/m
Acceleration = g.
In conclusion, we can logically deduce that the statement which is true and correct about this ball's motion is that the acceleration is downward during the entire time the ball is in the air due to gravity.
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Complete Question:
A ball is thrown directly upward and experiences no air resistance. Which one of the following statements about its motion is correct?
A) The acceleration of the ball is upward while it is traveling up and downward while it is traveling down.
B) The acceleration of the ball is downward while it is traveling up and upward while it is traveling down.
C) The acceleration is downward during the entire time the ball is in the air.
D) The acceleration of the ball is downward while it is traveling up and downward while it is traveling down but is zero at the highest point when the ball stops.