aerogurl2 said:I need some help on a question: When a bowling ball rolls down a level alley, does Earth's gravity do any work on the ball? Explain with the use of a diagram.
I need help b/c I don't know if the Earth's gravity will effect the ball since the alley is not tilted.
Thanks.=)
rctrackstar2007 said:without gravity where would you be standing right now? the same applies to the bowling ball
Gravity is a fundamental force that causes all objects with mass to be attracted to one another. In the case of a bowling ball in a level alley, gravity's effect is to pull the ball towards the center of the Earth.
Gravity affects the motion of a bowling ball in a level alley by pulling it downward, causing it to accelerate towards the ground. This acceleration is constant, and the ball will continue to gain speed until it reaches the bottom of the alley.
The gravitational force on a bowling ball in a level alley is influenced by two factors: the mass of the ball and the distance between the ball and the center of the Earth. The greater the mass of the ball, the stronger the gravitational force, and the closer the ball is to the center of the Earth, the stronger the force.
No, the gravitational force on a bowling ball in a level alley cannot be overcome. This force is a natural phenomenon and cannot be eliminated. However, it can be counteracted by other forces, such as the force applied by the bowler or the friction between the ball and the alley.
The gravitational force on a bowling ball in a level alley causes it to follow a parabolic trajectory towards the pins. As the ball moves down the alley, the gravitational force pulls it towards the ground, causing it to curve slightly towards the center of the Earth.