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.(4 points)
When a soccer ball is resting on the ground, the forces acting on it are balanced. Gravity pulls the ball downward, while the ground exerts an equal and opposite force called the normal force, which pushes the ball upward. These balanced forces keep the ball in a state of rest.
When a soccer ball is kicked and moves through the air or rolls on the ground, unbalanced forces come into play. The force applied by the kicker, known as the kicking force, is stronger than the opposing forces of air resistance and friction. This causes the ball to accelerate and move in the direction of the applied force, either through the air or along the ground.