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1. when a ball is tossed straight up, it momentarily comes to a stop at the top of its path. is it in equilibrium during this brief moment?

1. when a ball is tossed straight up, it momentarily comes to a stop at the top of its path. is it in equilibrium during this brief moment?
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1. when a ball is tossed straight up, it momentarily comes to a stop at the top of its path. is it in equilibrium during this brief moment?

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So, the ball is not in equilibrium during the brief moment it is at the top of its path because there is still a net force (gravity) acting on it
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