Foundation Science Primary 6 Interactions

A ball is thrown up into the air. Why does it eventually fall back to the ground?

A Friction from the air stops it.
B Gravitational force pulls it towards the Earth.
C Magnetic force pulls it down.
D The air pushes it down.
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Step 1: Identify the force acting at a distance pulling all objects toward Earth. Step [2-9]: This force is gravity. Step [2-9]: Gravity acts on the ball even as it rises, eventually pulling it back down.

Correct answer: Gravitational force pulls it towards the Earth.

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