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)

Question

Responses

accelerating forces
accelerating forces

unbalanced forces
unbalanced forces

unequal forces
unequal forces

balanced forces

Answer 1

The correct response is balanced forces.

In the case of a stationary soccer ball resting on the ground, the force of gravity acting downward is balanced by the normal force exerted by the ground acting upward. Since these forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, the overall effect is that the ball remains at rest.