Question

gently push a book on a horizontal floor.why does the book stop after covering some distance​

Answer 1

When we gently push a book on a table, it stops after some distance, why?

When a book kept on a table is gently pushed, it stops after some distance because of the force of friction that acts between the surface of the book and the table. The friction opposes the motion of the book from moving forward. Hence, the relative movement between the two surfaces in contact is opposed. 

Answer 2

Answer:

friction

Explanation:

friction is stopping the book. when the book and the floor come in contact with each other it causes friction