Question

I NEED HELP ASAP What is the best explanation for how the position of the ball changes after each second?


The force of gravity speeds up the ball.


The force of friction speeds up the ball.


The force from the girl's hand slows down the ball.


The force of gravity slows down the ball.

Answer 1

Initially the force from the girls hand speeds up the ball. And when it’s at its zenith (highest point) the force of gravity pulls it towards the earth and speeds the ball up.

Of those four the first explains it best

Answer 2

Probably the force of gravity speeds up the ball