Question: Box m l is pressed into box m 2 which is pressed against a stationary wall, as shown to the right. Both boxes experience friction.

Box ml is pressed into box m2 which is pressed against a stationary wall, as shown to the right. Both boxes experience friction. The arrow is an outside force pushing against m1.
While this is going on,m2 is slipping down the wall and m1 is moving up relative to m2, but down relative to the wall.
What is the direction of the friction force on m1?
(a) down
(b) left
(c) right
(d) up
(e) there is no friction on m1
HELP ASAP PLS .
 Box ml is pressed into box m2 which is pressed against

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