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

1 answer

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.