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The direction of frctional force is ___.

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opposite to the direction of motion of the body

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in the direction of motion of the body

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opposite to the applied force on the body

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along the applied force on the body.

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Solution

The correct option is A opposite to the direction of motion of the body
The frictional force on a body always opposes its motion. If a body moves towards the right, friction acts on it towards the left and vice versa.

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