Question
Science Question on Newton’s First Law Of Motion
A batsman hits a cricket ball which then rolls on a 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
there is a force on the ball opposing the motion
Explanation
Solution
(c) because the ball slows down to rest as the force of friction acting between the ground and the ball opposes the motion of the ball.