Suppose the force of wind resistance is proportional to the speed of the object and in the direction opposite the object's velocity. If you throw an object upward, when is the magnitude of the acceleration the highest?
(a) The acceleration of the object is the same throughout the entire trajectory.
(b) It is highest at the top of its trajectory.
(c) It is highest right after the object is released.
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C is the correct answer. Aerodynamic drag ("wind resistance") is highest at maximum velocity which occurs at the time of release and is acting in the same direction as the force of gravity.