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Question
Multiple Choice Question. Select the correct option.
A man is walking from east to west on a rough surface. The force on the man is directed:
Options
from west to east
from east to west
along the north
along the west
Solution
from west to east
Explanation:
Force of friction always acts in a direction opposite to the direction of motion.
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