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While playing hockey in gym class, Timmy is trying to send a plastic puck across the floorand into the goal. Which of the following best describes the forces acting on the plastic puck as it travels across the floor and into to the goal?

A.electromagnetic and gravity
B.gravity and friction
C.mechanical force and friction
D.magnetism and friction

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Answer:

C. mechanical force and friction

Step-by-step explanation:

Timmy's muscles are striking the puck through the stick. The force from the muscles moves the sick, which hits the puck. (EDIT) In addition, the puck is slowed as it travels across the floor, via friction.

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Answer:

gravity and friction

Step-by-step explanation:

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