When a basketball player jumps to make a shot, once his or her feet are off the ground, the jumper's acceleration
A)depends on launch speed.
B)varies with body orientation.
C)is usually greater for taller players (but not always).
D)depends on all the above.
E)is g, no more, no less.

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Once a basketball player's feet are off the ground, the only acceleration acting on the player is due to gravity, which is approximately 9.8 m/s^2 downwards, regardless of the player's launch speed, body orientation, or height.

When a Basketball Player Jumps to Make a Shot, Once