Question detail
What is the term for the force that opposes the motion of an object?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. Friction
- B. Gravity
- C. Inertia
- D. Momentum
Answer
Friction
Explanation
Friction is the force that opposes the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Force and Acceleration
Students often confuse the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, thinking that increasing mass will always increase acceleration.
Remember that according to Newton's second law (F = ma), if mass increases while force remains constant, acceleration will actually decrease. Focus on how force and mass interact to determine acceleration.
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