* Gravity: This force pulls the ball downwards towards the center of the Earth. It's what causes the ball to slow down as it goes up, eventually stop, and then fall back down.
While gravity is the dominant force, there are other forces that play a role for a short time, especially during the initial throw:
* Air Resistance (Drag): This force opposes the ball's motion, slowing it down as it moves through the air. It becomes more significant at higher speeds.
* Thrust (Initial Force): This is the force applied by the thrower to launch the ball, giving it its initial upward velocity.
Once the ball leaves the thrower's hand, gravity is the main force influencing its motion.
