Graphical Analysis: A child standing on a bridge throws a rock straight down. The rock leaves the child's hand at time t = 0 s. If we take upward as the positive direction, which of the graphs shown below best represents the acceleration of the stone as a function of time?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E


Answer: B

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