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

Options

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

there is a force on the ball opposing the motion.