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An object is tossed vertically into the air with an initial velocity of 8 m/s. Using the sign convertion upwards as positive, how does the vertical component of the acceleration ay of the object (after leaving the hand) vary during the flight of the object?

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On the way up ay>0, on the way down ay>0
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On the way up ay<0, on the way down ay>0
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On the way up ay>0, on the way down ay<0
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On the way up ay<0, on the way down ay<0
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Solution

The correct option is D On the way up ay<0, on the way down ay<0
Acceleration due to gravity acts down ward irrespective of direction of motion.
As per sign convention upwards is positive.
So, ay<0.

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