Foundation Science Primary 6 Interactions

Tim dropped a ball from a height. Which of the following statements about the gravitational force acting on the ball is correct?

A It decreases as the ball gets closer to the ground.
B It acts only when the ball is moving.
C It is a contact force between the ball and the air.
D It pulls the ball towards the centre of the Earth.
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Step 1: Gravity is a force of attraction exerted by the Earth. Step [2-9]: It is a non-contact force that pulls objects downwards. Step [2-9]: The direction is always towards the centre of the Earth.

Correct answer: It pulls the ball towards the centre of the Earth.

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