The Impact of the Push:
* If the ball was already rolling to the right: Pushing it to the right will increase its velocity. It will roll faster in the same direction.
* If the ball was rolling to the left: Pushing it to the right will slow it down, and if you push hard enough, it will eventually stop and start rolling to the right.
* If the ball was stationary: Pushing it to the right will give it an initial velocity in that direction.
Key Concepts:
* Velocity: Velocity is a measure of both speed and direction.
* Force: Pushing the ball is applying a force, which causes a change in its velocity.
* Inertia: An object at rest tends to stay at rest, and an object in motion tends to stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
In Summary:
Pushing a rolling ball to the right will change its velocity. The exact change depends on its initial direction and the strength of the push.
