8th Class Science Friction Question Bank Friction

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    A box is given a push across the floor. It comes to stop shortly after. Which one of the following reasons explain why this happen?

    A)  Gravity is acting on the box in the direction opposite to the box's movement.

    B)  Friction is acting on the box in the same direction of the box's movement.

    C)  Friction is acting on the box in the direction opposite to the box's movement.

    D)  The heat produced during the box's movement slows down the box.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    When we push a box across the floor, force of friction comes into play in the direction opposite to the applied force and opposes the motion of the box. Hence, the box comes to stop shortly after.


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