Simple, but tricky
Classical Mechanics
Level
1
Just a simple problem based on friction... So, the question is Whats the direction of friction while walking....
Towards the direction of the walk
To the left direction of walk
To the right direction of walk
Opposite to the direction of walk
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Action and reaction are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction. When we walk forwards we push the ground backwards, however the reaction force which is friction in this case acts forwards as a result of which we are pushed forward.