A ball moving on a table top eventually stops. Explain the reason.

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Solution

A ball moving on a table top is restricted by the force of friction between the ball and the table top as it opposes the motion.

Friction is the force that resists motion when the surface of one object comes in contact with the surface of another.
So gradually the ball stops as friction force opposes the motion.

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