Question

1. In a cricket match, a batsman hits a ball with a target to achieve a six. But he gets disappointed
to see that the ball lands a few inches before the boundary.
a) Name the force that tends to slow down the ball before it hits the boundary.
b) State any one other effect of force that is produced when the batsman hits the ball.
C) Give any two examples of non contact forces.
d) A kabaddi player rubs his hands with soil before starting the game. Give reason.​

Answer 1

Answer:

When the ball rolls on the ground, the ground exerts a friction force on the ball in the opposite direction of its motion. Due to this friction force, the ball retards (gets slowed down) and finally stops after some time covering small distance.

Answer 2

Answer:

A . Gravitational force

B . Muscular force

C . Magenatic and gravitational force

D . To make his hand rough because to reduce friction