Friction between any two surfaces is due to

adhesive force between them.

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attraction between them.

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repulsion between them.

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irregularities on the surfaces.

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Solution

The correct option is D
irregularities on the surfaces.

Friction is caused by the irregularities on the two surfaces in contact.

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Friction between any two surfaces is due to

The correct option is D irregularities on the surfaces. Friction is caused by the irregularities on the two surfaces in contact.

The correct option is D
irregularities on the surfaces.

Friction is caused by the irregularities on the two surfaces in contact.