ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Practice Test 554064

Question 1 of 5
Kinetic Friction

Friction resists movement. Kinetic (also called sliding or dynamic) friction resists movement in a direction opposite to the movement. Because it opposes movement, kinetic friction will eventually bring an object to a stop. An example is a rock that's sliding across ice.

Friction resists movement in a direction __________ to the movement.

opposite

perpendicular

parallel

normal