A student claims that hitting a tennis ball across the court is an example of balanced forces. Is he correct?(1 point)
Responses
No, because equal forces act on the ball from all sides.
No, because equal forces act on the ball from all sides.
No, because the force in the direction of the ball’s motion is greater.
No, because the force in the direction of the ball’s motion is greater.
Yes, because equal forces act on the ball from all sides.
Yes, because equal forces act on the ball from all sides.
Yes, because the force in the direction of the ball’s motion is greater.
No, because equal forces act on the ball from all sides.
The correct response is: No, because the force in the direction of the ball’s motion is greater.
The correct response is: No, because the force in the direction of the ball's motion is greater.
To determine the correctness of the student's claim, we need to understand the concept of balanced forces. Balanced forces occur when the forces acting on an object are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, resulting in no overall change in its motion. In the case of hitting a tennis ball across the court, there are multiple forces at play.
When you hit the ball, you apply a force on it in the direction you want it to go. This force is greater than any other forces acting on the ball, including gravity and air resistance. As a result, the ball accelerates in the direction of the applied force, overcoming the opposing forces.
Since there is a net force acting on the ball (in the direction of its motion), the forces are not balanced. Therefore, the student's claim is incorrect.