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 forcr on the ball, so the ball would want to come to rest.

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 come to rest.

Answer

C

Explanation

The cricket ball comes to rest after covering a short distance, because there is a force on the ball, opposing the motion. This force is due to resistance of air and also due to friction between the ball and the ground.