Question

question 3 (2 points) (02.06 mc) a player kicks a soccer ball down the field. it rolls to a stop just before the goal. which statement accurately describes the motion of the soccer ball? a inertia moves the ball until it runs out of force. b the ball loses inertia due to an unbalanced force. c a balanced force keeps the ball in motion until it stops. d an unbalanced force causes the ball to stop.

Explanation:

According to Newton's first law, an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. Friction between the ball and the ground is an unbalanced force that causes the soccer - ball to stop. Inertia is a property of matter and doesn't "run out of force." Also, balanced forces result in no change in motion, and inertia is not lost due to an unbalanced force.

Answer:

D. An unbalanced force causes the ball to stop.