An apple is thrown upwards. Which of the following force diagrams best models the forces acting on the apple after it has left the person’s hand and while it’s moving upwards?
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An apple with two opposing forces. A vector showing throw force (person on apple) is longer than a vector showing gravitational force (Earth on apple).
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Image with alt text: An apple with two opposing forces. A vector showing throw force (person on apple) is longer than a vector showing gravitational force (Earth on apple). Labels and arrows added by FlipSwitch. veronchick84/Shutterstock
An apple with two opposing forces. A vector showing throw force (person on apple) is equal to a vector showing gravitational force (Earth on apple).
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veronchick84/Shutterstock
Image with alt text: An apple with two opposing forces. A vector showing throw force (person on apple) is equal to a vector showing gravitational force (Earth on apple). Labels and arrows added by FlipSwitch. veronchick84/Shutterstock
An apple with one force vector showing gravitational force (Earth on apple) pointing down.
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Image with alt text: An apple with one force vector showing gravitational force (Earth on apple) pointing down. Labels and arrows added by FlipSwitch. veronchick84/Shutterstock
An apple with two opposing forces. A vector showing throw force (person on apple) is shorter than a vector showing gravitational force (Earth on apple).
Labels and arrows added by FlipSwitch.
veronchick84/Shutterstock
Image with alt text: An apple with two opposing forces. A vector showing throw force (person on apple) is shorter than a vector showing gravitational force (Earth on apple). Labels and arrows added by FlipSwitch. veronchick84/Shutterstock
The correct response is:
An apple with two opposing forces. A vector showing throw force (person on apple) is shorter than a vector showing gravitational force (Earth on apple).