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Gravitational Force

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Which of the following force is exerted by Earth on any object having mass?

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Gravitational force

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Magnetic force

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Frictional force

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Spring force

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Solution

The correct option is A Gravitational force
Any object having mass is under a force exerted by the Earth called gravitational force. Gravitational force is attractive in nature.

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