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Which of the following statements is correct about friction?

a
Static friction depends on the area of contact
b
Kinetic friction depends on the area of contact
c
Coefficient of static friction does not depend on the surfaces in contact
d
Coefficient of kinetic friction is less than the coefficient of static friction

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Both static and kinetic friction are independent on the area of contact Coefficient of static friction depends on the surfaces in contact∴    μk<μs

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