A ball is projected upwards. Its acceleration at the highest point is

A ball is projected upwards. Its acceleration at the highest point is
  1. Zero
  2. directed upwards
  3. directed downwards
  4. such as cannot be predicted

Solution

A force is only required to maintain an acceleration. And in the case of a projectile that is moving upward, there is a downward force and a downward acceleration. That is, the object is moving upward and slowing down.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 2)

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