A steel ball is at one end of a box that is moving forward as shown. The box suddenly stops. According to Newton's first law, what happens to the steel ball just after the box stops?



Because of friction, the ball continues rolling forward at the same speed.


Because of friction, the ball rolls forward at an increased speed.


Because of inertia, the ball continues rolling forward at the same speed


Because of inertia, the ball rolls forward at an increased speed.