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

unequal forces
unequal forces

unbalanced forces
unbalanced forces

balanced forces
balanced forces

accelerating forces

1 answer

The best description of the forces acting on the soccer ball in a stationary position is "balanced forces."

This is because the gravitational force pulling the ball downwards is equal to the normal force exerted by the ground pushing upwards, resulting in no net force acting on the ball.