Question

A big wooden box is being pushed on the ground from east to west direction. The force of friction due to ground will act on this box towards:
A. north direction
B. south direction
C. east direction
D. west direction

Answer 1

C. east direction

Explanation:

Friction is a phenomenon which resists motion when an object is rubbed against another. Sliding friction is between two objects when one or both are sliding against each other. In this case, the wooden box is being pushed on the ground from east to west direction. So the friction will act on the box in the direction opposite to movement. So friction will act towards East.

Option C is the answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. East Direction

Explanation:

The box is being pushed from east to west

and the friction acts in opposite direction so

Answer is east