The force that opposes the motion of one surface as it moves across another surface is referred to as

The answer is friction. This is the force fighting the comparative motion of hard surfaces, liquid layers, and substantial elements sliding in contradiction of each other. There are numerous types of friction. One is dry friction. This a force that clash with the relative side motion of two hard sides in contact.

Question was not very clear if there are specific answer choices tell me and i'll try to you more. hope this though2 laps is 1 min. we know that for each min she does two times the amount of laps. for 12 laps we can do 12/2 which does give us 12 laps in 6 mins not 16 mins.