A footballer throws a ball in the air. In air what type of friction is acting on the ball?

Static friction

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Sliding friction

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Rolling friction

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Air drag

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Solution

The correct option is D Air drag
Frictional force is acting on moving objects through fluids (liquids and gases) is called fluid friction or drag. This force acts opposite to the motion of any object moving through the fluid. Hence, when footballer throws a ball in the air, air drag is acting on the ball causing the ball to slow down.

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