Consider a person sliding down a water slide at constant velocity. What are the forces acting on the person as they slide? Determine if the forces are balanced or unbalanced. Explain. A.
Weight, gravity, and friction are acting on the person. The forces are unbalanced. Gravity is the strongest force causing the person to move.
B.
Gravity and friction are acting on the person. The forces are balanced. There is no net force because the person is moving at a constant velocity.
C.
Gravity and air resistance are acting on the person. The forces are balanced until the person reaches the bottom of the water slide.
D.
Gravity and friction are acting on the person. The forces are unbalanced because the person is sliding down the slide.