A book is placed on the top of a table; it is moved in the right direction. In which direction will the force of friction act?

It will act towards the right.

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It will act towards left.

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It will act vertically downwards.

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It will act vertically upwards.

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Solution

The correct option is B It will act towards left.
The force of friction always opposes the relative motion. If you apply the force along the left, friction acts along the right direction. If you apply the force to the right, the friction acts along the left direction.

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