Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

A ball was thrown upwards into the air. At which point(s) is gravitational force acting on the ball?

A Only when it is moving upwards
B Only when it is falling downwards
C At all times while it is in the air
D Only when it is at the highest point
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Step 1: Understand that gravity is a constant pull towards the center of the Earth. Step 2: Note that it does not depend on the object's direction of travel. Step 3: Therefore, it acts at all points of the flight.

Correct answer: At all times while it is in the air

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