+27 votes
in Physics of Everyday Life by
edited by

Your answer

Your name to display (optional):
Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.
+20 votes
by

If we neglect air resistance, the only force acting on the ball during its trajectory is the force due to gravity. At the highest point of its trajectory, the ball momentarily stops moving vertically and changes direction. Therefore, its velocity at the top of the trajectory is zero.

However, the ball still experiences acceleration due to gravity, which remains constant throughout its motion. Near the Earth's surface, the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s², directed downward.

So, at the top of its trajectory: Velocity: 0 m/s (since the ball momentarily stops moving vertically) Acceleration: -9.8 m/s² (directed downward)

Welcome to Physicsgurus Q&A, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of the community.
...