Question

A soccer ball rests on the ground in a stationary position. Which of the following best describes the forces acting on the ball? (1 point)
Responses

unequal forces
unequal forces

accelerating forces
accelerating forces

balanced forces
balanced forces

unbalanced forces

Answer 1

The best description of the forces acting on the stationary soccer ball is **balanced forces**.

Since the ball is at rest, the force of gravity pulling it downwards is balanced by the normal force from the ground pushing it upwards, resulting in no net force and no acceleration.