Question

For a ball moving on a smooth frictionless surface, choose the appropriate option that will make the following statement physically correct.

If a net force is applied on the ball in a direction opposite to the direction of its motion, the magnitude of the velocity of the ball will remain the same/increase/decrease.

Answer 1

If a net force is applied on the ball in a direction opposite to the direction of its motion, the magnitude of the velocity of the ball will decrease.