When it rains, the water drops fall downwards towards Earth's surface. Which of the following forces is responsible for this?

Electrostatic force

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Frictional force

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Gravitational force

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Muscular force

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Solution

The correct option is C
Gravitational force

Earth attracts any object having mass towards itself. This force is known as gravitational force and is responsible for rain drops falling downwards.

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When it rains, the water drops fall downwards towards Earth's surface. Which of the following forces is responsible for this?

The correct option is C Gravitational force Earth attracts any object having mass towards itself. This force is known as gravitational force and is responsible for rain drops falling downwards.

The correct option is C
Gravitational force

Earth attracts any object having mass towards itself. This force is known as gravitational force and is responsible for rain drops falling downwards.