Correct Answer - C
In figure, `vec(OA)=vec(p)` =initial momentum of player northward.
`vec(OB)=vec(p_(2))` =final momentum of momentum of player westward.
According to triangle law of vectors,
`vec(OA)=vec(AB)=vec(OB)`
`vec(OA)=vec(OB)-vec(OA)=vec(p_(2))-vec(p_(1))` =change in momentum
The change in momentum of player is along south-west.
As motion is due to frictional force of reaction of the ground, therefore, force that acts on the player is frictional force along south west.