The frictional force, due to air resistance, acting on an object is always
A) greater than the net force.
B) in the direction of the object's motion.
C) in the opposite direction to the object's motion.
D) in the upward direction.
E) smaller than object's weight.

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Air resistance always acts in the opposite direction to the object's motion, causing a drag force that opposes the forward motion of the object.

The Frictional Force, Due to Air Resistance, Acting on an Object