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Q:

A tennis ball is launched straight up into the air from a tennis ball launcher. Compared to the time it takes the ball to return from the top of its arc to the original position (t₂), which of the following correctly describes the time (t₁) it takes for the ball to reach the top of its arc? Assume air resistance.

A

t₁ is larger than t₂

B

t₁ is smaller than t₂

C

t₁ is equal to t₂

D

Neither t₁ or t₂ can be determined, due to a lack of information