A book placed on a desk is pushed towards the right. In which direction will the force of friction act on the book?

It will act towards right.

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It will act vertically upwards.

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It will act vertically downwards.

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It will act towards left.

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Solution

The correct option is D
It will act towards left.

Frictional force is a contact force. The force of friction always opposes relative motion. If you push a book towards right, friction will act towards left and try to oppose its motion.

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