Block A is kept on top of block B and moves leftwards with respect to B. Assume the friction to be present between the blocks. The direction of friction force on A by B, will be?

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Solution

The correct option is A
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Block A moves in the leftward direction with respect to B. ∴ Friction will act in the rightward direction on A. As the bonds formed will oppose the relative motion.

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Block A is kept on top of block B and moves leftwards with respect to B. Assume the friction to be present between the blocks. The direction of friction force on A by B, will be?

The correct option is A → Block A moves in the leftward direction with respect to B. ∴ Friction will act in the rightward direction on A. As the bonds formed will oppose the relative motion.

The correct option is A
→

Block A moves in the leftward direction with respect to B. ∴ Friction will act in the rightward direction on A. As the bonds formed will oppose the relative motion.