Question

What are some forces that might affect a rock as it tumbles down a hill?

Answer 1

Gravity, and friction.


Step-by-step explanation:
Gravity is pulling the object down to Earth, while friction is slowing the rock down when it collides and roll’s against or tumbles against the hill. Friction is a force that decreases the Kinetic Energy occurring when an object travels against another object. Gravity is a force of attraction that attracts an object closer to the core of another object that has a bigger mass, and in this case it’s Earth.

Answer 2

Gravity causes abrasion as a rock tumbles down a mountainside or cliff.

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