The statement "A shoe planted into the ground on the way to the basket experiences kinetic friction" is True.
Here's why:
1. When a shoe is planted into the ground, and the person wearing the shoe tries to move forward (towards the basket in this case), there will be resistance acting against the motion. This resistance is known as kinetic friction.
2. Kinetic friction occurs between two surfaces that are in contact and are sliding past each other. In this scenario, the sole of the shoe is in contact with the ground, and as the person tries to move, the shoe experiences kinetic friction with the ground.
3. This frictional force opposes the motion of the shoe and makes it harder for the person to move smoothly towards the basket. It essentially acts to slow down or stop the movement of the shoe in this situation.
In conclusion, when a shoe is planted into the ground on the way to the basket, it indeed experiences kinetic friction, which hinders the smooth movement towards the destination.
