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

unbalanced forces
unbalanced forces

accelerating forces
accelerating forces

balanced forces

Answer 1

The best description of the forces acting on the stationary soccer ball is balanced forces.

In this case, the gravitational force pulling the ball downward is balanced by the normal force from the ground pushing upward. Since these forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, the ball remains stationary.