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A boy throws a ball up and catches it when the ball falls back. In which part of the motion the ball is accelerating?

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During upward motion

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During downward motion

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When the ball comes to rest

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When the boy catches the ball

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Solution

The correct option is B
During downward motion

As the ball goes up, its speed decreases. As it comes down, its speed increases. Thus, it accelerates while coming down.

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