$A$ stone of $1\, kg$ is thrown with a velocity of $20\, m\ s^{-1}$ across the frozen surface of a lake and comes to rest after travelling a distance of $50\, m$. What is the force of friction (in $N$) between the stone and the ice?

  • A
    $-6$
  • B
    $-4$
  • C
    $-3$
  • D
    $-2$

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