Acceleration of a body projected upwards with a certain velocity is:
A
9.8m/s2
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B
−9.8m/s2
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C
zero
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D
9.86m/s2
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Solution
The correct option is C−9.8m/s2 Due to the gravitational force acting on the body , towards the center of the earth , a body thrown upwards experiences a negative acceleration (or, a deceleration) of 9.8m/s2.