After a ball tossed upward leaves your hand,the force of gravity on it
A)no longer acts.
B)gradually diminishes.
C)gradually increases.
D)remains constant.
E)changes direction.

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The force of gravity on an object, such as a ball tossed upward, remains constant regardless of the object's motion. Gravity acts on the ball with a constant force towards the center of the Earth throughout its entire trajectory, both upwards and downwards, until it is stopped by another force (like hitting the ground).

After a Ball Tossed Upward Leaves Your Hand,the Force of Gravity