Question

In fig, a boy is shown pushing the box from right to left. The force of friction will act on the box:

• A. from right to left $(\leftarrow )$
• B. from left to right $(\to )$
• C. vertically downwards $(\downarrow )$
• D. vertically upwards $(\uparrow )$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

from left to right $(\to )$

A frictional force acts in the opposite direction of relative movement or tendency of the movement.

Hence, it acts from left to right in this case.

Option B is correct.