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After a baseball has been pitched, it moves toward the catcher. While the ball is in the air, what force or forces act on the ball?

A. Gravity only
B. Gravity and Drag
C. Gravity, drag, and applied force

User Narisa
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Hey there,

Answer: A, Gravity only.
The ball is at its highest point, thus it has the highest Gravitational Potential Energy.

Hope this helps :D

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