The acceleration of a vertically-thrown ball at the top of its path is A)zero. B)10 m/s². C)between zero and 10 m/s². D)dependent on the mass of the ball.

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The acceleration of a vertically-thrown ball at the top of its path is still 9.8 m/s^2 (approximately 10 m/s^2) downwards, due to gravity. The velocity of the ball at the top of its path is zero, but acceleration due to gravity remains constant regardless of the ball's position or velocity.

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