Friction is a force which opposes relative motion between two surfaces in contact with each other.

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Friction always acts to oppose relative motion between two surfaces in contact. For example, when we try to push a box kept on floor, friction acts opposite to the applied force on the box.

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1. It acts on all moving objects.

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