Does friction opposes motion or relative motion?

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The normal force is one component of the contact force between two objects, acting perpendicular to their interface. Thefrictional force is the other component; it is in a direction parallel to the plane of the interface between objects. Friction always acts to oppose any relative motionbetween surfaces.

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