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Frictional force always tries to balance the force applied on a body. Do you think this statement is true? Give reasons for your answer.

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Yes, friction, an opposing force, always comes into play when a body actually moves or even tries to move over the surface of another body.Since it acts in the opposite direction, it tends to balance the force applied on the body.
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