A box moves to the right along a rough, wooden surface. In which direction does the box experience a frictional force?

to the right, in the same direction as the object's motion

to the left, in the opposite direction of the object's motion

in neither direction, because the surface would not result in friction on the box

to the left and right, because it's moving in the horizontal direction

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Mekhi Richards

Physics

31 May, 14:18

A box moves to the right along a rough, wooden surface. In which direction does the box experience a frictional force?

to the right, in the same direction as the object's motion

to the left, in the opposite direction of the object's motion

in neither direction, because the surface would not result in friction on the box

to the left and right, because it's moving in the horizontal direction

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Xzavier Lozano · Answer 1

To the left, in the opposite direction of the object's motion.

Explanation:

This is because friction always apposes motion, and will act to stop motion.

To stop the box, friction would have to act in the left direction.