Question

A batsman hits a cricket ball which then rolls on 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 force on the ball, so the ball would want to come to rest.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

there is a force on the ball opposing the motion.

The explanation for correct option:

1. Due to opposing forces of air resistance and frictional force on the ball, the ball slows down and comes to rest.
2. There is a force on the ball opposing motion.
3. The resistive force is a force, or the vector sum of many forces, whose direction opposes the motion of a body.
4. Friction is a force that prevents or attempts to prevent two surfaces in contact from slipping or sliding.

Hence, Option(C) is correct.