Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0133942651
ISBN 13: 978-0-13394-265-1

Chapter 5 - Force and Motion - Conceptual Questions - Page 127: 13

Answer

It is possible for the friction force to be in the direction of motion. For example, we can put a box on a cart and then pull the cart. The box moves with the cart because of the force of static fraction on the box. This force of static friction is in the same direction as the box's motion.

Work Step by Step

It is possible for the friction force to be in the direction of motion. For example, we can put a box on a cart and then pull the cart. The box moves with the cart because of the force of static fraction on the box. This force of static friction is in the same direction as the box's motion.
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