Question
When an object is in motion, what direction does friction act in? The same direction as the motion of the object At right angles to the motion of the object The opposite direction to the motion of the object None of the above
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Answer
C. The opposite direction to the motion of the object
Explanation
Friction is a force that opposes the relative motion or tendency of such motion of two surfaces in contact. It acts in the opposite direction to the motion of the object.