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Yes. Such a force is what stops the objects from moving in the first place. For example, if an object is resting on an inclined plane, without frictional force there would be an imbalanced force (due to gravity).

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In which direction does frictional force act?

Frictional force always acts in the opposite direction to the relative motion between two surfaces in contact. If there is no relative motion, the frictional force resists the impending motion between the surfaces.


What is the force between two surfaces in relative motion called?

Named as frictional force in case of solids and named as viscous force in case of fluids, ie liquids and gases.


Force between two surfaces that slows or stops motion?

The force that slows or stops motion between two surfaces is frictional force. Friction occurs due to the interactions between the molecules on the surfaces which resist the relative motion between the two surfaces. The frictional force acts in the direction opposite to the motion, thereby slowing down or stopping the movement.


Is frictional fource contact or non contact force?

Frictional force is a contact force. It arises between two surfaces in contact with each other and opposes the relative motion or tendency of motion between them.


What frictional force?

Frictional force is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces.


Why the frictional force between two surfaces increases if the force pushing the surfaces togehter increases?

The frictional force increases because there are more contact points between the surfaces as the force pushing them together increases, leading to a larger frictional force being generated. This results in a stronger resistance to the relative motion of the surfaces.


How does the direction of friction relate to the direction of motion?

The direction of frictional force between two surfaces is always opposite to the direction of motion. Friction opposes the relative motion or attempts to prevent the sliding of two surfaces past each other. If an object is moving to the right, the frictional force will act to the left.


Is the frictional force to slow an object in motion?

Kinetic


Can there be a frictional force between two surfaces when there is no relative motion between the two?

Yes, friction can occur between two surfaces even when there is no relative motion. This type of friction is called static friction and acts to prevent the surfaces from sliding past each other. Static friction can build up as long as an external force trying to move the surfaces is resisted by an equal and opposite force of friction.


How does the force pushing 2 surfaces together effect friction?

The force pushing two surfaces together increases the friction between them. The greater the force pressing the surfaces together, the greater the frictional force that resists relative motion between them.


Which dtrection does frictional force acts always?

It always acts opposite to the direction of friction


What kind of force is friction?

Friction is a contact force that opposes the relative motion or tendency of motion between two surfaces in contact. It acts parallel to the surface and its direction opposes the motion of one surface over the other.