When you push your desk to the right, friction on the desk acts toward
A)the left.
B)the right.
C)at right angles to your push.
D)none of the above

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According to Newton's third law, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When you push your desk to the right, the desk pushes back on you with an equal and opposite force toward the left, creating friction. Therefore, the friction on the desk acts toward the left.

When You Push Your Desk to the Right, Friction on the Desk