Question

The friction force points against the direction that the object would slide without friction. Static friction keeps gravity from pulling the cheese down the incline. Figure 1. Cheese resting on an incline because static friction holds it in place

Answer 1

Static friction prevents sliding The friction force points against the direction that the object would slide without friction. Static friction keeps gravity from pulling the cheese down the incline. Figure 1. Cheese resting on an incline because static friction holds it in place.