Which among the following forces is responsible for the raindrops falling downwards?

Electrostatic force

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Magnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

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Solution

The correct option is C Gravitational force
Water droplets in clouds which eventually form rain have mass. Therefore, they are pulled towards the earth by the gravitational force. This causes the raindrop to fall downwards.

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