A boy throws a ball up in the air. After reaching a certain height, it returns to the ground. Which force makes the ball return back to the ground?

Magnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Electrical force

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Friction force

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Solution

The correct option is B Gravitational force
Gravitational force applied by the Earth on the ball makes it return to the ground after reaching a certain height. The same gravitational pull of the Earth keeps everything held to the surface. Therefore, option B is correct.

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