Question

When a ball is dropped from some height, the force of gravity acts

• A. In the direction of motion
• B. Opposite to the direction of motion
• C. Perpendicular to the direction of motion
• D. At an angle of ${45}^{\circ }$ to the direction of motion

Answer 1

The correct option is A In the direction of motion


When a ball is dropped from some height, it experiences the force of gravity in downward direction. The force of gravity accelerates the ball with acceleration 'g' in downward direction. Thus, the ball start its motion in the same direction as that of the force of gravity, when dropped from some height. Hence, the correct answer is option (1).