The friction that acts when there is slipping between two surfaces in contact is known as:

static friction

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kinetic friction

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rolling friction

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drag

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The correct option is B kinetic friction
The friction that acts when there is slipping between two surfaces in contact is known as kinetic or sliding friction. Its direction is opposite the object’s sliding direction and is parallel to the contact surface.

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