What is the direction of force of friction acting on a body moving on a fixed surface?
A
Along the direction of motion
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B
Opposite to the direction of motion
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C
It has no direction
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D
At an angle to the direction of motion
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Solution
The correct option is B Opposite to the direction of motion The force of friction acts on moving objects and its direction is opposite to the direction of motion.