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A stone is thrown downward from a cliff. Take "up" to be the positive direction. Which of the following statements is true about the stone?Select one:a.The velocity is positive, the acceleration is positive, and the speed is positive.b.The velocity is positive, the acceleration is negative, and the speed is positive.c.The velocity is negative, the acceleration is negative, and the speed is positive.d.The velocity is negative, the acceleration is negative, and the speed is negative.

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A stone is thrown downward from a cliff. Take "up" to be the positive direction. Which of the following statements is true about the stone?Select one:a.The velocity is positive, the acceleration is positive, and the speed is positive.b.The velocity is positive, the acceleration is negative, and the speed is positive.c.The velocity is negative, the acceleration is negative, and the speed is positive.d.The velocity is negative, the acceleration is negative, and the speed is negative.

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Solution

The correct answer is c. The velocity is negative, the acceleration is negative, and the speed is positive.

Here's why:

  1. Velocity: The stone is thrown downward, which is the negative direction according to the question. Therefore, the velocity is negative.

  2. Acceleration: The stone is under the influence of gravity, which always acts downward (the negative direction in this case). Therefore, the acceleration is also negative.

  3. Speed: Speed is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude and no direction. It's always positive regardless of the direction of motion. Since the stone is moving, its speed is positive.

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