Question

john throws a baseball from a standing position. which of the three possible paths will the ball follow?
○ path a
○ path b
○ path c

Explanation:

Step1: Identify acting force

Gravitational force pulls the ball downward toward the ground.

Step2: Analyze each path

• Path A: Curves upward, opposing gravity, impossible for a thrown ball from rest.
• Path B: Moves horizontally with no downward curve, ignoring gravity, impossible.
• Path C: Curves downward toward the ground, matching the effect of gravity on a thrown object.

Answer:

Path C