Dale paddled through the water on his kayak. At one point, he chose to stop paddling to just let the kayak drift. However, as the lake was calm, he noticed that the kayak gradually slowed down and stopped drifting.

Which is the greater force in the scenario?

A) Applied force is the greater force because the kayak drifted.

B) Magnitude is the greater force because it slowed the kayak’s speed.

C) Magnitude is the greater force because it slowed the kayak’s speed.

D) Drag is the greater force because it caused the kayak to slow down.