Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Laws of Motion

Question:

A block of wood is placed on a surface. A force is applied parallel to the surface to move the body. The frictional force developed acts :

Options:

normal to the surface downwards

normal to the surface upwards

opposite to the direction of the applied force

along the direction of the applied force

Correct Answer:

opposite to the direction of the applied force

Explanation:

Friction force always oppose the applied force. Hence, frictional force acts opposite to the direction of he applied force.