In 3-5 sentences, summarize the balanced forces that are present when a soccer ball is resting on the ground, and the unbalanced forces that are present when a soccer ball is kicked and moves through the air or rolls on the ground...
When a soccer ball is resting on the ground, the forces acting on it are balanced. The force of gravity pulling it downwards is balanced by an equal and opposite force exerted by the ground, resulting in a state of equilibrium.
However, when a soccer ball is kicked or starts rolling, unbalanced forces come into play. The initial kick provides an unbalanced force that overcomes the ball's state of rest, causing it to accelerate and move through the air or roll on the ground. Friction opposes the motion, creating an unbalanced force that may slow down the ball over time.