A box is made to slide over a rough surface. Choose the correct statement regarding the force of friction acting on the box.

It is acting perpendicular to the direction of motion of the box.

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It is acting along the direction of motion of the box.

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It is acting opposite to the direction of motion of the box.

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The correct option is D It is acting opposite to the direction of motion of the box.
When a body slides over a surface, the force of friction acting on the body is directed opposite to the direction of its motion.

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A box is made to slide over a rough surface. Choose the correct statement regarding the force of friction acting on the box.

The correct option is D It is acting opposite to the direction of motion of the box.When a body slides over a surface, the force of friction acting on the body is directed opposite to the direction of its motion.

The correct option is D It is acting opposite to the direction of motion of the box.
When a body slides over a surface, the force of friction acting on the body is directed opposite to the direction of its motion.