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Now that you have learned about forces, complete and submit the following assignment.

Man kicking soccer ball For the following situations, describe the contact and non-contact forces that are involved.

  1. A book sitting on a shelf
  1. A soccer player kicking a ball; the ball soaring through the air and landing on the ground
  1. A hiker in the woods reading her compass to determine which direction to go
  1. A child on a sled; first, the child is sitting at the top of the hill, waiting his turn; then, the child pushes off and slides down the hill, eventually coming to a stop.