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What is the direction of the frictional force acting on the 5 kg block shown below?
What is the direction of the frictional force acting on the 5 kg block shown below?
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The correct option is B Towards right
Friction always opposes the relative motion between the two surfaces in contact. Here, the body is moving towards the left with a speed of 5 m s−1. Hence, the frictional force will act towards the right against its motion.
Friction always opposes the relative motion between the two surfaces in contact. Here, the body is moving towards the left with a speed of 5 m s−1. Hence, the frictional force will act towards the right against its motion.
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