A ball is rolling along the floor. It is rolling toward the east, and slowing down as it rolls. As the ball rolls,
A) the net force on it is toward the west.
B) its velocity is toward the west.
C) Both of the above.
D) the net force on it is toward the east.
E) the net force on it is zero.

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The ball is slowing down while rolling east, indicating that the net force acting on it is in the opposite direction of its motion, which is toward the west.

A Ball Is Rolling Along the Floor