An object thrown upwards returns back to Earth's surface after reaching a highest point. Which of the following forces is responsible for this?

Electrostatic force

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Gravitational force

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Mechanical force

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Muscular force

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Solution

The correct option is B Gravitational force
Due to the gravitational force applied by earth on other objects, they are pulled towards the earth. An object thrown upwards returns back to Earth after reaching the highest point because of the gravitational pull of the earth. This pull always acts towards the centre of Earth.

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