A batsman hits a cricket ball which then rolls on a level ground. After covering a short distance, the ball comes to rest. The ball slows to a stop because
A. the batsman did not hit the ball hard enough.
B. velocity is proportional to the force exerted on the ball.
C. there is a force on the ball opposing the motion.
D. there is no unbalanced force on the ball, so the ball would want to come to rest.
Answer:C
A batsman hits a cricket ball which then rolls on a level ground. After covering a short distance, the ball comes to rest. The ball slows to a stop because
A. the batsman did not hit the ball hard enough. B. velocity is proportional to the force exerted on the ball. C. there is a force on the ball opposing the motion. D. there is no unbalanced force on the ball, so the ball would want to come to rest.