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Explain how friction keeps a nail in place in a block of wood. If you try pull out the nail which way does friction act?
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Explain how friction keeps a nail in place in a block of wood. If you try pull out the nail which way does friction act?

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Opposite to the direction that you are pulling

Explanation:

Static friction acts in the opposite direction to the acceleration.

Kinetic friction acts in the opposite direction to the velocity.

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