A bowling ball is moving down a flat bowling lane at a constant speed. Which statements best describe the movement of this bowling ball? Select all that apply.

Question

A.
Its movement is caused by unbalanced forces.

B.
Its movement changes without a force acting upon it.

C.
Its movement shows Newton's first law of motion.

D.
Its movement shows Newton's third law of motion.

E.
Its movement shows Newton's second law of motion.

F.
Its movement remains the same unless a force acts upon it.

Answer 1

The statements that best describe the movement of a bowling ball moving down a flat bowling lane at a constant speed are:

C. Its movement shows Newton's first law of motion.
F. Its movement remains the same unless a force acts upon it.

Explanation:

• Newton's first law of motion states that an object in motion will remain in motion at constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. In this case, the bowling ball is moving at a constant speed, so there are no unbalanced forces acting on it, and it continues in its state of motion.
• Statement F is a direct restatement of Newton's first law, emphasizing that the movement of the bowling ball will not change unless a force is applied.

The other statements (A, B, D, and E) do not accurately describe the scenario of a bowling ball moving at constant speed.