Question

A ball is thrown straight up. The magnitude of acceleration at the top point on its path is

• A. $g$
• B. $\frac{g}{2}$
• C. zero
• D. $\frac{2g}{3}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$g$

Freely Falling Body:

1. When a body is dropped from a height without any initial velocity given to the body under the influence of gravity of the earth said to be falling freely.
2. The initial velocity of the body is zero.
3. The acceleration applied to the body is equal to the gravity of the earth and its direction is downwards.

Explanation:

1. When the ball reaches the top point, it becomes stationary due to the gravitational pull of the earth.
2. Eventually, it returns back and the acceleration is equal to the acceleration due to gravity $g$.

The magnitude of acceleration at the top point on its path is $\mathit{g}$ Hence, option A is the correct option.