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Frictional force acts in

A. The same direction as the motion

B. The opposite direction of the motion

C. All the directions

D. Upward direction

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The part which is tangent to the contacting surfaces is called the frictional force. Friction is a resisting force that acts on a body to prevent or retard its motion. Friction force always acts tangent to the surface at points of contact. Friction force acts opposite to the direction of motion.

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