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
unbalanced forces
unbalanced forces
balanced forces
Responses
unequal forces
unequal forces
accelerating forces
accelerating forces
unbalanced forces
unbalanced forces
balanced forces
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best description of the forces acting on the soccer ball in a stationary position is **balanced forces**.
This means that the force of gravity pulling the ball downward is equal to the normal force exerted by the ground pushing the ball upward, resulting in no net force acting on the ball.
This means that the force of gravity pulling the ball downward is equal to the normal force exerted by the ground pushing the ball upward, resulting in no net force acting on the ball.