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Finding Average Velocity

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Acceleration of a body thrown up from the surface of the earth is equal to

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9.8 m s^{- 2}

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- 9.8 m s^{- 2}

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19.6 m s^{- 2}

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zero

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Solution

The correct option is B $- 9.8 m s^{- 2}$
A body thrown vertically upwards experiences a downward acceleration $g$ . The acceleration of the body thrown up from the surface of the earth is equal to $- 9.8 m / s^{2}$ .

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