Why is the support force on an object often called the normal force?

According to newtons universal law of gravitation, which would change the parh of the ball so it traces out widest curved path possible?

Which one of the following terms is used to indicate the natural tendency of an object to remain at rest or in motion at a constant speed along a straight line? velocity acceleration equilibrium force inertia

Ben (55kg) is standing on very slippery ice when junior (25kg) bumps into him. junior was moving at a speed of 8 m/s before the collision and ben and junior embrace after the collision. find the speed of ben and junior as they move across the ice after the collision. give the answer in m/s. describe the work you did to get the answer.