Question

what forces are acting on the soccer ball as it hits the net? force of the kick to the right. gravity down and air resistance up. force of the net and air resistance to the left. gravity down and air resistance up. force of the net and air resistance to the left. the only force acting on the ball is the net! all of the above are correct.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the force of gravity

Gravity acts downward on the soccer ball at all times when it is on Earth.

Step2: Analyze air resistance

Air resistance acts opposite to the direction of motion. When the ball hits the net, if it was moving forward (say to the right before hitting the net), air resistance would act against that motion (but here when hitting the net, if we consider the general case of being in air, air resistance is present. Also, when interacting with the net, the net exerts a force.

Step3: Analyze the force of the net

The net exerts a force on the ball to stop or change its motion.

Answer:

B. Gravity Down and Air Resistance Up. Force of the Net and Air Resistance to the left.