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

unbalanced forces
unbalanced forces

accelerating forces
accelerating forces

Answer 1

Balanced forces — the downward gravitational force (weight) is exactly balanced by the upward normal force from the ground, so net force is zero and the ball stays at rest.