A stone is thrown vertically upward with initial velocity when upward is positive

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Problem

A stone is thrown vertically upward with initial velocity +15 m/s+15\,\text{m/s} when upward is positive. At the highest point its velocity becomes 0 m/s0\,\text{m/s} while the acceleration remains unchanged. (i) Write the sign of the acceleration during the upward motion. (ii) Write the sign of the acceleration during the subsequent downward motion. (iii) Explain your answer in one or two sentences.

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