An instrument box placed on a table is given a push. It is observed that it stops its motion after some time. What is the force that stopped its motion?

Gravitational force

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Tension force

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Friction force

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Mechanical force

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The correct option is C Friction force
As a body is set in motion on surface (not frictionless) a frictional force starts acting on the body in the direction opposite to the motion of the body.

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An instrument box placed on a table is given a push. It is observed that it stops its motion after some time. What is the force that stopped its motion?

The correct option is C Friction forceAs a body is set in motion on surface (not frictionless) a frictional force starts acting on the body in the direction opposite to the motion of the body.

The correct option is C Friction force
As a body is set in motion on surface (not frictionless) a frictional force starts acting on the body in the direction opposite to the motion of the body.