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

unbalanced forces
unbalanced forces

balanced forces
balanced forces

unequal forces
unequal forces

accelerating forces

Answer 1

The best description of the forces acting on the soccer ball that is at rest on the ground is **balanced forces**.

This is because the force of gravity pulling the ball downwards is balanced by the normal force exerted by the ground pushing upwards, resulting in a net force of zero.