A Ball Rolling : What forces are involved?

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In the discussion about a basketball rolling on a level road, key forces at play include gravity, friction, wind resistance, and rolling resistance. Gravity acts downward, while friction and rolling resistance oppose the motion, with rolling resistance specifically related to the deformation of the ball. Wind resistance is also considered, but it is not an example of inertia. The normal force from the ground does not work against the rolling motion. Understanding these forces is essential for analyzing the dynamics of rolling objects.
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Let's say that a basketball was rolling on a road. A completely level road. A road that wasn't downhill or uphill, just straight. So, as its rolling, what forces are working against it? I'm thinking of 3. Gravity and friction. Also wind resistance. Am I correct? Would the wind resistance be an example of inertia?
 
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Also rolling resistance, which is energy dissipated by deformation of the ball.
 
you must also account for normal force that exerts from the ground on the ball
 
The normal force is not working against the rolling.
 
russ_watters said:
Also rolling resistance, which is energy dissipated by deformation of the ball.

I think it is natural to decompose this into two parts:

1) Energy dissipated because of the overall shape deformation of the ball.

2) Energy used to brake the microscopic contact bond between the ball and the ground.

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