a projectile launched from Earth reaching a height equal to Earth's radius before returning to land. (Neglect air resistance.) At which of the following points is the acceleration the greatest in magnitude?

A.
at the instant after the projectile is launched
B.
at the peak of the trajectory
C.
at the instant before the projectile hits Earth
D.
The acceleration is maximized at the points specified in both answer choices (A) and (C).
E.
The acceleration is constant.
Physics C(M)
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Physics C Practice Test Year:2024 Question No:11

Answer:

D

Knowledge points:

7.1 Gravitational Forces

Solution:

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