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Question
Friction opposes the ______ between the surfaces in contact with each other.
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Solution
Friction opposes the motion between the surfaces in contact with each other.
Explanation:
This means that when two objects move or try to move past each other, friction resists their movement, acting in the opposite direction to slow them down or prevent motion altogether.
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