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A ) The net force is less than the weight of the rock, but greaterthan zero newt

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Question

A )

The net force is less than the weight of the rock, but greaterthan zero newtons.

B )

The net force is equal to the weight of the rock.

C )

The net force is greater than the weight of the rock.

D )

The direction of the net force changes from up to down.

E )

The net force is instantaneously equal to zero newtons.

A )

The net force is less than the weight of the rock, but greaterthan zero newtons.

B )

The net force is equal to the weight of the rock.

C )

The net force is greater than the weight of the rock.

D )

The direction of the net force changes from up to down.

E )

The net force is instantaneously equal to zero newtons.

Explanation / Answer

    *   The only force acting on the rockat the highest point is gravitational pull of earth which is          equal to theweight of the rock.     *   Hence, the net force is equal tothe gravitational force acting on the rock.                                Fnet = W = mg     *   The direction of gravitationalforce is always towards the center of earth i.e., downward and it never change itsdirection.     *   The acceleration of the body isequal to the acceleration due to gravity ( g ) through out themotion           and it'sdirection is always downward i.e.,towards the center of earth.     Correct option:      (B )   The net force is equal to the weight of therock