What are the forces involved in the following case?

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In summary, Newton's first law of motion states that an object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will continue moving at the same speed and direction unless acted upon by an external force. In the example of playing catch, gravity is the external force that causes the ball to fall, but friction between the air and the ball may also play a role. This means that in this case, two external forces are involved: gravity and friction. The conversation also suggests that the speaker regularly shares their knowledge on the subject and is open to hearing additional insights.
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Newton's first law of motion is often stated as. An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an external force.

Now for example two people are playing a game of catch. The ball moves in the same direction and then falls down. so this external force must be gravity. But is friction between the air and the ball also involved?. Is friction also the external force? So in such a case two external forces are involved. One gravity and the other friction?
 
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I always share my knowledge on PF. In most cases people add some more knowledge on the subject. Just wanted to check if I am right. Also do you have anything to add to this case?
 

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