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05/01/2021 7:17 pm
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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.
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05/01/2021 7:18 pm
(c) there is a force on the ball opposing the motion
Explanation:
The cricket ball comes to rest after covering a short distance, because there is a force on the ball, opposing the motion. This force is due to resistance of air and also due to friction between the ball and the ground.