Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

Ravi dropped a ball from the top of a building. Which statement about the gravitational force acting on the ball is correct?

A The force acts only when the ball is falling.
B The force acts in an upward direction.
C The force acts on the ball even before it is dropped.
D The force decreases as the ball gets closer to the ground.
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Step 1: Gravitational force is a non-contact force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth. Step 2: It acts on every object with mass on or near Earth at all times, whether moving or stationary. Step 3: Therefore, it was already acting on the ball while Ravi was holding it.

Correct answer: The force acts on the ball even before it is dropped.

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