Sue observes that when a baseball player slides toward a base, the ground exerts friction away from the base. Based on her observation, which conclusion is correct?Friction acts at a distance. Fricti

Sue observes that when a baseball player slides toward a base, the ground exerts friction away from the base. Based on her observation, which conclusion is correct?Friction acts at a distance.

Friction is a contact force.

Friction is a non-contact force.

Friction acts in the direction of motion.