Question

when an object is thrown vertically upward, one reaching the highest point, the value of acceleration due to gravity will be
a)4.9m/s²
b)9.8m/s² upwards
c)9.8m/s² towrads the ground
d) 0 m/s²

give reasons

Answer 1

c) 9.8 m/s2 towards the ground

Answer 2

Answer

option C

Explanation

when an object is thrown vertically upward on reaching the highest point the object will be in rest and then after few second it will be in motion and get acceleration 9.8 metre per second square so according to question the acceleration of the body is zero at highest peak