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In Fig.12.1, a boy is shown pushing the box from right to left.


The force of friction will act on the box

In the figure, a boy is pushing the box from right to left, this mans the force of friction will act on the box from left to right.


⇒ The force of friction always opposes the applied force.


⇒ If you apply the force along the left, friction acts along right.


⇒ If you apply the force along the right, friction acts along left.


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