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)

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unequal forces
unequal forces

accelerating forces
accelerating forces

unbalanced forces
unbalanced forces

balanced forces

Answer 1

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.