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A ball is dropped from the second floor and falls. What are the signs of the ball's velocity and acceleration? Velocity -, Acceleration - Velocity +, Acceleration + Velocity +, Acceleration - Velocity -, Acceleration +

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Chapter3: Motion Along A Straight Line

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