Question

Friction always acts in the direction of the motion of an object

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. The frictional force is a contact force that acts between two surfaces in contact.
2. It always opposes the relative motion between two bodies.
3. Frictional force always acts opposite to the direction of applied force as shown in the diagram-
   

Hence the given statement is false.