An archer shoots an arrow in the air horizontally. However, after moving some distance, the arrow falls to the ground.
The force which sets the arrow in motion initially is , whereas, __ is the one responsible for the falling down of the arrow ultimately.

gravitational force, muscular force

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magnetic force, gravitational force

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muscular force, gravitational force,

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Solution

The correct option is C muscular force, gravitational force,
The archer stretches the string of the bow by applying muscular force. In the process, the shape of the bow changes. When the string is released, it regains its original position and provide the initial force to set the arrow in motion.

The force of gravity that acts on the arrow in the downward direction brings it to the ground.

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