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friction always acts in what direction?
in the direction of the greatest force.
in the same direction as the objects acceleration
in the direction of the smallest force
opposite the direction of motion
Brief Explanations
Friction is a force that opposes relative motion between two surfaces in contact. By definition, it acts opposite to the direction of motion. For example, when a box is sliding to the right on a floor, the frictional force acts to the left.
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opposite the direction of motion