science question?

Question

when you throw a ball in the air,the earth exerts a force on the ball and the ball exerts a force on the _____.

Answer 1

ball exerts a force with whatever is touching it.

if you're throwing it in normal atmosphere, then air. if you're doing it in a vaccum, then virtual photons. if you're doing this in a car, then maybe the roof at one point.

Answer 2

Air

Answer 3

earth