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Assertion :A work done by friction is always negative. Reason: If frictional force acts on a body its kinetic energy may decrease.

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Statement -1 is false, Statement-2 is true
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Statement -1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement -2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
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Statement -1 is true,Statement-2 is true; Statement -2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-1
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Statement -1 is true, Staternent-2 is false
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The correct option is A Statement -1 is false, Statement-2 is true
Work done by friction maybe positive, negative or zero.
When frictional force is opposite to velocity, kinetic energy will decrease.

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