A boy rolls a rubber ball on a wooden surface. The ball travels a short distance before coming to rest. To make the same ball travel longer distance before coming to rest, he may

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

By sprinkling talcum powder on the wooden surface, the ball will cover longer distance because:

⇒ Talcum acts as a lubricant.

⇒ It reduces the force of friction.

⇒ Due to which the ball will cover longer distance.