Write true or false for the following statement:

The frictional force acts in the direction of motion of the body.

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Solution

Friction always opposes the relative motion between two surfaces of objects in contact, Friction acts in the direction opposite to the motion of any object,
The given statement is false,

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Which of the following statements are true in the real world scenario?

Statement 1: A uniform motion requires no net force.

Statement 2: In practical situation friction force is always zero.

Statement 3: Friction force acts opposite to the direction of relative motion.

Statement 4: Frictional force can be minimized by using rough surface.

Read each statement below carefully, and state, with reasons, if it is true or false;

(a) During rolling, the force of friction acts in the same direction as the direction of motion of the CM of the body.

(b) The instantaneous speed of the point of contact during rolling is zero.

(d) For perfect rolling motion, work done against friction is zero.

(e) A wheel moving down a perfectly frictionless inclined plane will undergo slipping (not rolling) motion.

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