In Which Direction Does the Force of Friction Act During

question 8

Multiple Choice

In which direction does the force of friction act during a runner's standing start?

• A) in a vertical direction
• B) in the horizontal direction the runner intends to move
• C) in the horizontal direction opposite the runner's motion
• D) friction has no direction

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