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What is the direction of frictional force actiog on a body moving or sliding towards east ?

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Frictional force acts in west direction as body moves in east.
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    Perpendicular to the direction of motion of object
    B
    Along the direction of motion of object
    C
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    D
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    C
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    D
    B

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