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Friction is a force that acts in the ______ direction of the relative motion of two bodies.
 

Option: 1

Same


Option: 2

Parallel


Option: 3

Opposite

 


Option: 4

None of the above


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Friction -

 

  1. It opposes the relative motion.

  2. It acts tangentially along with the contact.

  3. The direction of friction is always opposite to the direction of relative motion.

  4. It can be also defined as the component of contact force which is parallel to the surfaces in contact.

  5. Types of friction;-

  1. Static Friction

  2. Kinetic Friction

So,

Opposite will be the correct answer.

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Suraj Bhandari

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