A batsman hits a cricket ball which then rolls on a level ground. After covering a short distance, the ball comes to rest. The ball slows a stop because:

(a) The batsman did not hit the ball hard enough.

(b) Velocity is proportional to the force exerted on the ball.

(c) This is a force on the ball opposing the motion.

(d) There is no unbalanced force on the ball, so the ball would want to come to rest.