A ball is thrown straight up in the air. Neglect air resistance. At its highest point, a)  Both its velocity and acceleration are zero. b)  Its velocity is zero and its acceleration is not zero. c)  Its velocity is not zero and its acceleration is zero. d)  Both its velocity and acceleration are not zero.

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A ball is thrown straight up in the air. Neglect air resistance. At its highest point,

a)  Both its velocity and acceleration are zero.

b)  Its velocity is zero and its acceleration is not zero.

c)  Its velocity is not zero and its acceleration is zero.

d)  Both its velocity and acceleration are not zero.

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