A golf ball is hit with a golf club. While the ball flies through the air, which forces act on the ball?  Neglect air resistance.(a) The force of the golf club acting on the ball.(b) The force of gravity acting on the ball.(c) The force of the ball moving forward through the air.(d) All of the above.(e) Both (a) and (c).

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A golf ball is hit with a golf club. While the ball flies through the air, which forces act on the ball?  Neglect air resistance.
(a) The force of the golf club acting on the ball.
(b) The force of gravity acting on the ball.
(c) The force of the ball moving forward through the air.
(d) All of the above.
(e) Both (a) and (c).

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