A student throws a ball straight up in the air, which of the following statement is true after the ball leaves her hand and while in the air?

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A student throws a ball straight up in the air, which of the following statement is true after the ball leaves her hand and while in the air?

  • The velocity of the ball is always in the same direction as its acceleration.
  • The velocity of the ball is never in the same direction as its acceleration.
  • The acceleration of the ball is zero.
  • The velocity of the ball is opposite its acceleration on the way up.
  • The velocity of the ball is in the same direction as its acceleration on the way up.
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