* Gravity: The Earth pulls on everything, including the ball. This force is always present, even when the ball isn't moving. It's what keeps the ball on the ground.
* Normal Force: When the ball rests on a surface, like the ground, the surface pushes back on the ball with an equal and opposite force. This is called the normal force. It counteracts the force of gravity, preventing the ball from sinking into the ground.
* Other Forces: There might be other forces acting on the ball, depending on the situation. For example:
* Friction: If the ball is on a rough surface, friction might be acting against it, even if it's not moving.
* Air Resistance: If the ball is in the air, air resistance will be acting on it, even if it's not moving. However, air resistance is usually very small unless the ball is moving quickly.
In short, even though the ball isn't moving, there are still forces acting on it, keeping it in a state of equilibrium.
