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The acceleration due to gravity of the ball at the highest point, considering downwards as negative, ism/s².

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0.0

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9.8

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-9.8

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Solution

The correct option is C -9.8
It is the acceleration due to gravity, g, which is always downwards. So, - 9.8 m/s²

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