Question

drag the missing word into place
as the baseball player slid to the base, made him stop.
friction
speed
energy

Explanation:

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object. When the baseball player slides, friction between the player and the ground acts against the direction of the player's motion, causing the player to slow down and eventually stop. Speed is a measure of how fast an object is moving and does not directly cause the player to stop. Energy is a more general concept and not the specific factor making the player stop in this context.

Answer:

friction