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A ball is thrown upwards into the air. Which of the following is true about the gravitational force acting on the ball at its highest point?

A The gravitational force acts upwards.
B The gravitational force is greater than when the ball was on the ground.
C The gravitational force pulls the ball towards the Earth.
D The gravitational force is zero.
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Step 1: Gravitational force acts on any object with mass within a gravitational field. Step [2-9]: It always pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, regardless of the ball's motion or position.

Correct answer: The gravitational force pulls the ball towards the Earth.

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