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Question 43 • DL Physical Science A (switched content, 2023+)

Which statement describes friction?

Answer
A
It is perpendicular to the surfaces that rub together.
B
It causes a change in motion.
C
It occurs in the same direction as the push force.
D
It pulls downward on a moving object.

Explanation

Friction acts between surfaces that are touching and resists their relative motion. Because it acts against motion or an attempted motion, it can change an object's speed or direction. Friction is parallel to the surfaces, not perpendicular, and it does not always point in the same direction as a push or downward.

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