24. While in contact with the bat, there is an instant when the ball is stationary. At that instant, describe the acceleration of the ball in the x direction: A) In the positive x direction and non-zero B) In the negative x direction and non-zero C) Zero

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24. While in contact with the bat, there is an instant when the ball is stationary. At that instant,
describe the acceleration of the ball in the x direction:
A) In the positive x direction and non-zero
B) In the negative x direction and non-zero
C) Zero
Here, I go the right answer, but I cannot figure out why it is right.
Transcribed Image Text:24. While in contact with the bat, there is an instant when the ball is stationary. At that instant, describe the acceleration of the ball in the x direction: A) In the positive x direction and non-zero B) In the negative x direction and non-zero C) Zero Here, I go the right answer, but I cannot figure out why it is right.
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