Question

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)
unbalanced forces
accelerating forces
balanced forces
unequal forces

Explanation:

According to Newton's first law of motion, an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. When the soccer ball is stationary on the ground, the force of gravity pulling it downwards is balanced by the normal force exerted by the ground upwards. Balanced forces mean the net force on the object is zero, which is consistent with the ball's stationary state. Unbalanced forces would cause a change in motion (acceleration). Accelerating forces imply a non - zero acceleration, which is not the case here as the ball is stationary. Unequal forces are a type of unbalanced forces.

Answer:

balanced forces