When a body is projected upward, the acceleration acting on it is

positive

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negative

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depending on the relative distance from ground level

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
negative

For a vertically upward thrown ball, gravitational force always acts downward.
That is why the body will experience a negative acceleration on its upward journey.
Hence, option B is correct.

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