Collision Forces Quick Check

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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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accelerating forces
accelerating forces

unequal forces
unequal forces

balanced forces
balanced forces

unbalanced forces

1 answer

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

This is because the force of gravity acting downwards is balanced by the normal force exerted by the ground acting upwards, resulting in no net force acting on the ball.

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