You indicated that the acceleration at point D is directed toward the exterior of the curve along which the ball is rolling.� Is that possible?� (Hint:� the answer is no!)

In addition, remember that at point D the ball is flying through a vacuum.� Hence, the acceleration of the ball at point D is the freefall acceleration (i.e., the acceleration of gravity).� In what direction is the freefall acceleration?

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