MCQ
The limiting friction between two bodies in contact is independent of
- ANature of the surface in contact
- ✓The area of surfaces in contact
- CNormal reaction between the surfaces
- DThe materials of the bodies
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
The area of surfaces in contact
b
(b)
(b)
Independent of the area of the surface in contact. [Note that viscous force is proportional to the area
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