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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A box slides down a ramp. This is the free body diagram for the box. Which force represents friction? A B C none

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Think about which way the box would slide on the ramp. The frictional force acts in the opposite direction of that motion.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Friction acts opposite to the motion. So as show in figure the box is sliding down i.e. the friction force will be "C" upwards.

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