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Bob is standing in his balcony which is on fifth floor of his apartment. He throws a ball upwards and the ball goes up, but soon after few seconds, the ball falls downward.
What is the reason behind the ball falling back on ground in downward direction?

A
Magnetic force of earth
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Gravitational pull of earth
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Earth's atmosphere
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Frictional force
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Solution

The correct option is B Gravitational pull of earth
Gravitational pull or gravity of the earth is responsible for every object falling back on earth. Gravitational force is the force of attraction that exists between every material in the universe.

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