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FORCE
FORCE
DAYA

Observe the movement of the carrom The direction of the frictional
striker again. Do you know the force is opposite to the
direction of the frictional force? movement of the carrom striker.

direction of motion
of carrom striker

direction of frictional force

A frictional force often opposes the direction of a moving object.

A frictional force can also cause a
moving object to slow down and finally No wonder this carrom
stop.
striker slowed down and
finally stopped.

Try to give examples of daily
activities that involve frictional
force.

Q

Choose the correct statements on frictional force.
• A frictional force occurs when two surfaces are in contact.
• A frictional force moves parallel with the direction of motion of
an object.
• A frictional force often opposes the direction of motion of an object.
• A frictional force causes a moving object to slow down and
finally stop.

Identify the two surfaces that are in contact which
cause frictional force in the following situations.

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