An arrow is shot straight up. At the top of its path, the net force acting on it is
A) equal to its weight.
B) instantaneously equal to zero.
C) greater than its weight.
D) horizontal.
E) greater than zero, but less than its weight.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At the top of its path, the only force acting on the arrow is gravity, which is equal to its weight. There are no other forces acting on the arrow at this point, as air resistance is not considered in this context, and the arrow has no upward force acting on it once it stops ascending.

An Arrow Is Shot Straight Up