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What direction does the frictional force always act?

Frictional force always acts opposite to the direction of motion or the impending motion of an object, parallel to the surface in contact.


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.


Which force do not work on the body on which it acts?

frictional force


What contact force always acts against the direction of movement?

Frictional force always acts against the direction of movement. It opposes the motion between two surfaces that are in contact with each other.


How many plus and minus are there in frictional force?

Only one minus: the frictional force acts in the direction opposite to that of motion.


Which force acts against speed?

Frictional force acts against speed of any object.


Is it possible for a frictional force to increase the mechanical energy of a system?

your question is not clear but fro what i could understand, i can tell you that frictional force always opposes motion of mechanical system ( so it would decrease the system's mechanical energy) therefore i can never increase it.


Explain how frictional force is used to reduce the speed of a moving object?

Friction is a force that always acts in a direction opposite to that of motion. So the frictional force does negative work on the velocity of an object ( thus reducing the speed of an object).


IS THE FRICTIONAL FORCE THAT ACTS ON OBJECTS THAT ARE NOT MOVING?

Yes, the frictional force acts on objects that are not moving, opposing the motion that would occur if there were no friction present. This static friction force prevents the object from moving until a force greater than the static friction force is applied.


What is the name of the force that always acts against the direction of movement?

In geneal frictional force. If it rubs against a surface then it is known to be friction. If it drags the moving body then it is said to be viscous drag.


How are the direction of an objects motion and the direction that friction acts related?

Friction always acts in a direction opposite to the direction of motion. When to push or pull an object, friction manifests in a direction opposite to motion and the frictional force is dependent on the characteristics of the surfaces. When the push or pull force is slowly increased, at a certain point the frictional force is overcome and the object starts moving.


When a man walks towards east the frictional force is applied in?

When a man walks towards the east, the frictional force is applied in the opposite direction of his motion, which is towards the west. This frictional force acts to oppose the motion of the man and helps to keep him from slipping.