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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The force that opposes the motion of an object sliding on a surface is called:
Options
A Static friction
B Kinetic friction
Correct Answer
C Normal force
D Tension
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Kinetic friction is defined as the force that resists the motion of a moving object. Static friction prevents the movement of a stationary object.

Hint

This type of friction acts when there is relative motion between the surfaces.

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