A ball is thrown vertically upward from the surface of the earth. Consider the following quantities: (1) the magnitude of the velocity of the ball; (2) the velocity of the ball; (3) the acceleration of the ball. Which of these is (are) zero when the ball has reached the maximum height? a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only O c. 1 and 3 only d. 2 only O e. 1, 2, and 3

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### Understanding Motion: Upward Thrust of a Ball 

#### Problem Statement:
A ball is thrown vertically upward from the surface of the Earth. Consider the following quantities:
1. **The magnitude of the velocity of the ball**
2. **The velocity of the ball**
3. **The acceleration of the ball**

Which of these quantities is (are) zero when the ball has reached its maximum height?

#### Options:
a. 1 only  
b. 1 and 2 only  
c. 1 and 3 only  
d. 2 only  
e. 1, 2, and 3  

Select the correct answer based on the principles of physics, specifically concerning the motion of the ball and the forces acting upon it at its maximum height. 

#### Explanatory Note:
At its maximum height, the ball momentarily comes to rest before starting its descent. During this brief moment:

- The **velocity** of the ball is zero because it changes direction from upward to downward.
- The **magnitude of the velocity** also becomes zero given that the velocity itself is zero.
- The **acceleration** due to gravity, however, remains constant and non-zero (approximately \(9.8 \, m/s^2\) downward).

Understanding this principle is crucial in answering the question correctly.
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Motion: Upward Thrust of a Ball #### Problem Statement: A ball is thrown vertically upward from the surface of the Earth. Consider the following quantities: 1. **The magnitude of the velocity of the ball** 2. **The velocity of the ball** 3. **The acceleration of the ball** Which of these quantities is (are) zero when the ball has reached its maximum height? #### Options: a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 2 only e. 1, 2, and 3 Select the correct answer based on the principles of physics, specifically concerning the motion of the ball and the forces acting upon it at its maximum height. #### Explanatory Note: At its maximum height, the ball momentarily comes to rest before starting its descent. During this brief moment: - The **velocity** of the ball is zero because it changes direction from upward to downward. - The **magnitude of the velocity** also becomes zero given that the velocity itself is zero. - The **acceleration** due to gravity, however, remains constant and non-zero (approximately \(9.8 \, m/s^2\) downward). Understanding this principle is crucial in answering the question correctly.
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