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A block is held on a vertical wall by applying a horizontal force. Then what is the direction of frictional force

A block is held on a vertical wall by applying a horizontal force. Then what is the direction of frictional force

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Shreya dadhich
11 Points
5 years ago
the block is held against the wall by an external force that means it has a tendency to slip down . if there is motion then it is likely to be downwards and  as we know the force of friction is always opposite to the direction of motion  so friction will act upwards
 

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