Question

In the game of cricket, the stump falls down when a ball strikes it this is the example of which force?

• A. frictional force
• B. gravitational force
• C. muscular force
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

gravitational force

Explanation for Correct Option:

Option (B):

1. From the question, we have a game of cricket, where the stump falls down when a ball strikes it.
2. The ball falls in a downward direction as it is acted upon by a force that is directed downwards.
3. Gravitational force is the downward force acting on a body.
4. The value of acceleration due to gravity for this force is $g=9.8m/s^2$.
5. Hence, in the game of cricket, the stump falls down when a ball strikes it this is an example of gravitational force.

Explanation for Incorrect Option:

Option (A):

1. The frictional force is the force that opposes the motion of a moving body.
2. It acts between the surface of contact of the body and the surface upon which it is moving.
3. For the falling of the stump, there is no motion where the stump is in contact with a surface.
4. Hence, in the game of cricket, the stump falls down when a ball strikes it is not an example of frictional force.

Option (C):

1. Muscular force is the force applied by a person through his or her muscles.
2. These types of forces are generally push or pull.
3. For the falling of the stump, there is no pushing or pulling motion.
4. Hence, in the game of cricket, the stump falls down when a ball strikes it is not an example of muscular force.

Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.