A ball rolled along a horizontal surface maintains a constant speed because
A)its velocity remains constant.
B)no horizontal force acts on it.
C)of inertia.

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The question implies that no external force is acting on the ball. Without external forces, the ball will continue to move with a constant velocity, which is the principle of inertia. Therefore, B is the correct choice.

A Ball Rolled Along a Horizontal Surface Maintains a Constant