Two forces are applied on a soccer ball. Which of the following statements explains why the ball accelerates?

A. The net force applied to the ball is 0 N.

B. The ball resists one force but not the other.

C. Newton's second law does not apply to round objects.

D. The two forces are unbalanced.

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13 May, 18:50

Two forces are applied on a soccer ball. Which of the following statements explains why the ball accelerates?

A. The net force applied to the ball is 0 N.

B. The ball resists one force but not the other.

C. Newton's second law does not apply to round objects.

D. The two forces are unbalanced.

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Heather Hayden · Answer 1

If an object is accelerating then the forces applied on them are unbalanced, balance forces will cause the object to remain stationary or move at a constant velocity.

Two forces are applied on a soccer ball. Which of the following statements explains why the ball accelerates?A. The net force applied to the ball is 0 N.B. The ball resists one force but not the other.C. Newton's second law does not apply to round objects.D. The two forces are unbalanced.

Two forces are applied on a soccer ball. Which of the following statements explains why the ball accelerates?

A. The net force applied to the ball is 0 N.

B. The ball resists one force but not the other.

C. Newton's second law does not apply to round objects.

D. The two forces are unbalanced.