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Outward Force: dirt pushing against retaining wall

Inward Force: atmospheric pressure, the retaining wall pushing against the dirt

Downward Force: gravity, atmospheric pressure, the retaining wall pushing against the earth.

Upward Force: The earth pushing against the retaining wall.

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