If the block kept on the table is pushed as shown, what will be the direction of the frictional force acting on the block?

Leftwards

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Upwards

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Downwards

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Rightwards

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Solution

The correct option is A Leftwards
Frictional force is a contact force which opposes the relative motion between two surfaces. So, the frictional force will act such that it opposes the motion of the block.
So, here the direction of the frictional force acting on the block will be opposite to that of the force applied.
Since, the force is applied rightwards, the frictional force will act leftwards.

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