Which force is responsible for a ball rolling on the ground to eventually stop?

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A Muscular force
B Gravitational force
C Frictional force
D Buoyant force

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Answer: C. Frictional force

As the ball rolls, rough microscopic surfaces between the ball and the ground rub against each other. This creates friction, which opposes the motion and slows the ball to a stop.

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Which force is responsible for a ball rolling on the ground to eventually stop?

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