Question

What is the definition of friction

Answer 1

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

Answer 2

To stop a moving object, a force must act in the opposite direction to the direction of motion. For instance, if you push your book across your desk, the book will move. The force of the push moves the book. As the book slides across the desk, it slows down and stops moving. The force that opposes the motion of an object is called friction.