Question

monday august 25 - gizmo
warm up
physics is the study of how things move and interact in the world around us. think about everyday life:

• why do you think a soccer ball keeps rolling for a while after being kicked, but eventually slows down and stops?

write your answer in 2–3 sentences. use your own ideas—there’s no “right” answer yet!

Explanation:

When a soccer ball is kicked, it gains an initial velocity. It keeps rolling for a while due to inertia, which is the tendency of an object to maintain its state of motion. However, it eventually slows down and stops because of the force of friction acting on it from the ground and the air, which opposes its motion.

Answer:

A soccer ball keeps rolling after being kicked due to inertia (its tendency to stay in motion). It slows down and stops because friction (from the ground and air) opposes its motion, gradually reducing its speed until it comes to rest.