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
balanced forces
balanced forces
unequal forces
unequal forces
accelerating forces
accelerating forces
unbalanced forces
Responses
balanced forces
balanced forces
unequal forces
unequal forces
accelerating forces
accelerating forces
unbalanced forces
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best description of the forces acting on the soccer ball in a stationary position is **balanced forces**.
In this case, the gravitational force pulling the ball downward is balanced by the normal force from the ground pushing it upward, resulting in no net force acting on the ball.
In this case, the gravitational force pulling the ball downward is balanced by the normal force from the ground pushing it upward, resulting in no net force acting on the ball.