The discussion centers on the concept of normal force in the context of a golfer putting a ball. It is established that normal force is a contact force that occurs when two objects are in contact. In the scenario presented, since the golf ball is on the ground and there is no vertical movement, the normal force acting on the ball is indeed zero. This conclusion is supported by the understanding that the net vertical force on the ball must also be zero due to the absence of vertical acceleration.
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BuBbLeS01 said:I don't understand the normal force and how to calculate it. If I have a question about a golfer putting a ball with a speed and a force that s slowing it down to get to the hole, it has normal force but it would equal 0 because there is no movement in the y direction right?