Q. 24.3( 9 Votes )

In Fig.12.1, a boy is shown pushing the box from right to left.

The force of friction will act on the box
A. from right to left (←)

B. from left to right (→)

C. vertically downwards (↓)

D. vertically upwards (↑)

Answer :

In the figure, a boy is pushing the box from right to left, this mans the force of friction will act on the box from left to right.

⇒ The force of friction always opposes the applied force.

⇒ If you apply the force along the left, friction acts along right.

⇒ If you apply the force along the right, friction acts along left.

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In Fig.12.1, a boy is shown pushing the box from right to left.The force of friction will act on the box A. from right to left (←)B. from left to right (→)C. vertically downwards (↓)D. vertically upwards (↑)