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An object is thrown vertically upward with a non - zero velocity. If gravity is turned off at the instant the object reaches the maximum height, what happens ?

A

the object continues to move in a straight line

B

the object will be at rest

C

the object falls back with uniform velocity

D

the object falls freely

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