A student claims that hitting a tennis ball across the court is an example of balanced forces. Is he correct?

a. No, because the force in the direction of the ball's motion is greater.
b. Yes, because the force in the direction of the ball's motion is greater.
c. No, because equal forces act on the ball from all sides.
d. Yes, because equal forces act on the ball from all sides.

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c. No, because equal forces act on the ball from all sides.