A body falls downwards because of

electrical force

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gravitational force

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mechanical force

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magnetic force

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Solution

The correct option is B
gravitational force

The attractive force between any two masses or objects is known as gravitational force.
For example, an apple falling from a tree branch towards the ground is due to gravitational force.
A body falls downwards because of 'Gravitational force' as the gravitational force pulls the object towards the earth.
Hence, option B is correct.

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