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What is the direction of force of friction acting on a body moving on a fixed surface?

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Along the direction of motion
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Opposite to the direction of motion
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It has no direction
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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.

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