Gravitation · Class 9 · CBSE Science
An object is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity u. What is its acceleration at the highest point of its motion?
Practice question from Gravitation (Class 9 · CBSE Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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An object is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity . What is its acceleration at the highest point of its motion?
- A.Zero
- B.Equal to acceleration due to gravity () downwardsCorrect answer
- C.Equal to upwards
- D.Maximum
Solution
At the highest point, the velocity of the object becomes momentarily zero, but the gravitational force acting on it does not change. Therefore, it continues to experience a constant downward acceleration equal to ().
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