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A ball rolls down hill because there is no force preventing it from moving. If there was an object in the way, that would be the force that counters the movement/roll.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 6y agoBalls roll down hills because of gravity. The Earth attracts the ball.
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∙ 14y agoBecause it is something due to gravity and friction. e.g. Friction is something that rub two things together like a ball and the road.
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∙ 11y agoits motion and accelaration are in opposite directions
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∙ 12y agoThings roll downhill because of the force of gravity.
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∙ 12y agoThe ball will roll down the slope because the slope is smooth and slanting. the friction applied is minimum, that's why the ball rolls
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Which force causes rocks to roll downhill?
gravity
Does a ball rolling down a hill cause static friction?
Friction is one force causes a ball to roll downhill. The smaller the static friction coefficient, the more liable the ball will be to skidding instead of rolling. Static friction is involved in a ball rolling downhill.
What keeps a ball moving downhill?
There is always gravity that is pulling the ball down. Therefore, the ball will roll until another force is acted upon it.. Like when the hill ends.
How you could make a forward roll harder?
to make a forward roll harder there are many things you could do heres a list of some: handstand forward roll dive roll forward roll to standing stradle forward roll staight legs free roll (no hands) forward roll on beam/bench and much more
What Things Can You Do With A Ball?
You can throw it, roll it, kick it and headbut it. You could also squeeze it.
Round objects have a to roll downhill?
propensity
Which force causes rocks to roll downhill?
gravity
What is a natural force that causes rocks to fall or roll downhill?
Gravity
What is a zorb?
A zorb is a large transparent ball in which someone may roll downhill.
Will the cart roll faster with or without mass?
If the cart is rolling downhill it will roll faster with mass, but on level ground or uphill it will roll faster without mass.
Round object have a to rool downhill?
Round objects don't have to roll down hill, they can slide if they have a heavier side, but are more likely to roll due to gravity.
Is the Ram's franchise going downhill?
They are already at the bottom of the hill. Can't roll down any further.
Why do things roll?
why do balls roll
What would happen if you dropped a soccer ball down an incline on snow tile and turf?
The ball would roll downhill.
What caused the can to roll without touching it?
There must be some sort of force. Either the table is tilted so gravity makes the can roll downhill. Or an invisible force is used: magnetic or air jet.
What is the big inflateable ball called that you climb into and roll downhill?
The big inflatable balls that you can climb into and roll down a hill are called Zorbs. This activity is known as zorbing, globe riding, or sphering.
What are those big plastic balls that you can get inside and roll downhill called?
There are a number of names for the balls - generally they are called zorbing balls or OGOs.
