If a block is moving from North to South direction along the ground, the direction of frictional force will be:

Along West

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Along East

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Along North

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Along South

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The correct option is C Along North
Friction opposes the relative motion between surfaces in contact. Here, the block is moving from North to South, so, to oppose this relative motion; friction will act along the North direction.

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If a block is moving from North to South direction along the ground, the direction of frictional force will be:

The correct option is C Along NorthFriction opposes the relative motion between surfaces in contact. Here, the block is moving from North to South, so, to oppose this relative motion; friction will act along the North direction.

The correct option is C Along North
Friction opposes the relative motion between surfaces in contact. Here, the block is moving from North to South, so, to oppose this relative motion; friction will act along the North direction.