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If a box is moving rightwards on a rough horizontal floor, then what is the direction of friction acting on the box?

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Leftwards

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Rightwards

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Upwards

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Downwards

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Solution

The correct option is A Leftwards
Friction always opposes the relative motion between two forces. Since the box is moving rightwards, friction acts on the block leftwards.

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