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A ball is thrown vertically upward. At the highest point of its path, neglecting air resistance, which forces act on the ball?

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1No force at all, since its velocity is zero
2Equal upward and downward forces
3Only the downward gravitational force✓
4Only an upward force due to its inertia

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Only the downward gravitational force

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