Question

Friction opposes the _____________ between the surfaces in contact with each other.

Answer 1

Friction

1. Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other.
2. This is a force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
3. The frictional force is directly proportional to the roughness of the surface. The frictional force will be more for a rough surface and it will be less for smooth surfaces.
4. Intermolecular interactions between the bodies create frictional forces.
5. Friction offers resistance.

Friction opposes the motion between the surfaces in contact with each other.