HELP DUE TONIGHT What is friction? How does friction affect the motion of an object?

Physics

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hram777 [196]3 years ago

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Answer:

Friction always acts in the direction opposing motion. This means if friction is present, it counteracts and cancels some of the force causing the motion (if the object is being accelerated).

Explanation:

Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other.

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