A ball acceleration and velocity vectors

In summary, during the flight of a ball thrown vertically upward and then coming back down, the velocity and acceleration vectors are first in opposite directions and then in the same direction. This is because when the ball is going up, the velocity vector points up and the gravity vector points down, while when the ball is going down, both the velocity and gravity vectors point downward. Therefore, the correct answer is A.
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Homework Statement



a ball is thrown vertically upward and then comes back down. during the flight up and down the velocity and acceleration vectors are
A first in opposite directions then in the same
B always in the same direction
C first in the same then in opposite directions
D always in opposite directions-no

The Attempt at a Solution


ikm guessing a because the acceleration vector is gravity
 
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You seem to be on a roll here.
Well, I'm in a good mood so I'll take this one on as well. o:)

When the ball is going up, in which direction does the velocity vector point?
And in which direction does the gravity vector point?

After that, when the ball is going down, in which direction does the velocity vector point?
And in which direction does the gravity vector point?
 
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I like Serena said:
You seem to be on a roll here.
Well, I'm in a good mood so I'll take this one on as well. o:)

When the ball is going up, in which direction does the velocity vector point? up
And in which direction does the gravity vector point? down

After that, when the ball is going down, in which direction does the velocity vector point? down
And in which direction does the gravity vector point?down

so it would be A
 
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yay! your the best homework helper ever.
 

FAQ: A ball acceleration and velocity vectors

What is a ball's acceleration and velocity?

A ball's acceleration is the rate at which its velocity changes over time. Velocity, on the other hand, is the speed and direction of the ball's motion.

How are acceleration and velocity vectors represented?

Acceleration and velocity vectors are typically represented graphically by arrows. The length of the arrow represents the magnitude of the vector, and the direction of the arrow represents the direction of the vector.

What factors affect a ball's acceleration and velocity?

A ball's acceleration and velocity can be affected by various factors, such as the force applied to the ball, the mass of the ball, and the air resistance acting on the ball.

How do acceleration and velocity vectors relate to each other?

Acceleration and velocity vectors are closely related. Acceleration is the change in velocity over time, so the direction of the acceleration vector is in the same direction as the change in velocity.

How does a ball's acceleration and velocity change during its motion?

A ball's acceleration and velocity can change constantly during its motion. For example, when a ball is thrown upward, its velocity decreases due to the force of gravity, resulting in a negative acceleration. As the ball falls back down, its velocity increases and the acceleration becomes positive again.

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