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Friction on a horizontal surface is the force that resists the motion of an object sliding or moving along that surface. It arises due to the contact between the surfaces of the object and the surface it is sliding on. The amount of friction depends on factors such as the nature of the surfaces and the normal force pressing them together.

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What is the direction of static friction acting on an object placed on a horizontal surface?

The direction of static friction acting on an object placed on a horizontal surface is opposite to the direction in which the object is trying to move.


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What is cone friction?

A cone in which the resultant force exerted by one flat horizontal surface on another must be located when both surfaces are at rest, as determined by the coefficient of static friction.


What force causes the horizontal motion?

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Does the slant of an uneven surface create friction between the object and the surface?

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Why cyclists bend inside on circular track?

In short, you lean inside to reduce horizontal acceleration so that your weight is contributing as much as possible to the normal force (perpendicular to the surface of the track). Since friction force is coefficient of friction * normal force, if you are perpendicular to the surface you maximize friction and therefore the amount of grip you have. And because you are turning inwards, you are being "pulled" outwards, which balances the horizontal force caused by leaning inwards.


Horizontal force required to pull 75 kg block?

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