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Frictional and Normal Force

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The force of _______ acts in the opposite direction of motion of an object.

A

gravity

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spring

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C

friction

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magnet

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Solution

The correct option is C friction
The force of friction is the resistance of motion that arises when two objects rub against each other. Hence, this force always acts in the opposite direction of motion of an object.

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