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What is a frictional force? Draw a neat labelled diagram showing a frictional force acting on a body.
Laws of Motion
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When a body slides (or rolls) over a rough surface, a force starts acting on the body in direction opposite to the motion of the body, along the surface in contact. This is called frictional force or the force of friction.
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