Question

a steel ball is at one end of a box that is moving forward as shown. the box suddenly stops. according to newtons first law, what happens to the steel ball just after the box stops? the ball - continues rolling forward at the same speed because of inertia rolls forward at an increased speed continues rolling forward at the same speed because of friction

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's first law

Newton's first - law states that an object in motion will stay in motion with a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force.

Step2: Analyze the ball's situation

When the box stops suddenly, there is no horizontal force acting on the steel ball (assuming no friction for simplicity). So, due to inertia, the ball wants to maintain its state of motion.

Answer:

continues rolling forward at the same speed because of inertia