A force of 15 N rotates a sphere, resting on a horizontal surface with friction, in the clockwise direction. The direction of frictional force .

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The correct option is B is backwards
As the sphere tries to rotate, it rotates clockwise. That torque is due to the frictional force acting backwards. Thus the frictional force on sphere acts in the backward direction.

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A force of 15 N rotates a sphere, resting on a horizontal surface with friction, in the clockwise direction. The direction of frictional force .

The correct option is B is backwardsAs the sphere tries to rotate, it rotates clockwise. That torque is due to the frictional force acting backwards. Thus the frictional force on sphere acts in the backward direction.

The correct option is B is backwards
As the sphere tries to rotate, it rotates clockwise. That torque is due to the frictional force acting backwards. Thus the frictional force on sphere acts in the backward direction.