Question

a soccer ball is kicked across a field. which statement correctly identifies newtons laws at work?
none of the above
1st law: ball moves in straight line unless acted on, 2nd law: stronger kick = greater acceleration, 3rd law: ball pushes back on the foot
1st, 2nd, and 3rd law descriptions all correct
1st law: ball slows because it resists motion, 2nd law: kick has no effect, 3rd law: no forces act back on the foot

Explanation:

Newton's first law (inertia) states an object in motion will stay in motion in a straight - line unless acted on by an external force. The soccer ball will move in a straight line until air resistance or other forces act on it. Newton's second law ($F = ma$) means a stronger kick (greater force) will result in greater acceleration of the ball. Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, so when the foot kicks the ball, the ball pushes back on the foot.

Answer:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd law descriptions all correct