A moving ball on the ground comes to a stop after some time because of ______.

speed

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friction

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motion

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magnetism

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Solution

The correct option is B
friction

Friction is responsible for slowing an object down. Hence, after the ball starts to move, due to action of friction, eventually the ball stops.

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