Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about frictional force?

It is a non-contact force.

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It is a contact force.

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It acts opposite to the direction of motion of an object.

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It acts along the direction of motion of an object.

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The correct option is C It acts opposite to the direction of motion of an object.

Frictional force is a contact force. It only acts when two objects are in contact.

Frictional force acts in the opposite direction to the direction of motion of an object.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about frictional force?

The correct option is C It acts opposite to the direction of motion of an object. Frictional force is a contact force. It only acts when two objects are in contact. Frictional force acts in the opposite direction to the direction of motion of an object.

The correct option is C It acts opposite to the direction of motion of an object.

Frictional force is a contact force. It only acts when two objects are in contact.

Frictional force acts in the opposite direction to the direction of motion of an object.