In an open field, Rajiv is standing on a large flat rock. He is holding a beach ball above his head. If Rajiv lets go of the beach ball, where will it fall and why? Directly below, to the right, or to the left of the position where he let it go? Provide a very brief response.
If Rajiv lets go of the beach ball, it will fall directly below the position where he let it go. This is because gravity acts directly downward towards the center of the Earth, and unless there is a significant force like wind acting on the ball, it will follow a vertical path downwards due to gravity's pull. Since there are no additional forces mentioned, the only force acting on the ball is gravity, hence it will descend straight down from the point of release.