A ball is thrown straight up into the air. Assume we are using a coordinate system where up is positive. (neglect air resistance). a. While the ball is traveling upward, what are the magnitude and direction of the acceleration? b. When the ball is at the top of its flight, what are the magnitude and direction of the acceleration? c. While the ball is traveling downward, what are the magnitude and direction of the accelerati

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A ball is thrown straight up into the air. Assume we are using a coordinate system
where up is positive. (neglect air resistance).
a. While the ball is traveling upward, what are the magnitude and direction of the
acceleration?
b. When the ball is at the top of its flight, what are the magnitude and direction of the
acceleration?
c. While the ball is traveling downward, what are the magnitude and direction of the
acceleration?

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