Question

Statement I : A body can have acceleration even if its velocity is zero at a given instant of time.
Statement II : A body is momentarily at rest when it reverses its direction of motion.

• A. If both Statement I and Statement II are true and the Statement II is correct explanation of the Statement I
• B. If both Statement I and Statement II are true but the Statement II is not the correct explanation of the Statement II
• C. If Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. If statement I is false but statement II is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

When body going vertically upwards, reaches at the highest point, then it is momentarily at rest and it then reverses its direction. At the highest point of motion, its velocity is zero but its acceleration is equal to acceleration due to gravity.