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The minimum gradient of a curve on a displacement-time graph of a ball thrown vertically upwards and caught back can be:

Correct answer: A. Zero

  • A. Zero
  • B. 9.81
  • C. 90 degrees
  • D. Equal to the final velocity of the motion

Explanation

The minimum gradient (slope) is zero at the highest point where velocity is momentarily zero.

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