College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 4 - Multiple-Choice Questions - Page 146: 2

Answer

The correct answer is: (c) remains constant

Work Step by Step

The correct answer is: (c) remains constant While the ball is in the air, the only force acting on the ball is the gravitational force which is directed straight down. Therefore, the acceleration is $g$ while the ball is in the air.
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