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Friction depends upon

A

Weight

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B

Normal reaction

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C

Momentum

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D

All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
Normal reaction

Frictional force = coefficient of friction $\times$ Normal reaction

So it depends upon normal reaction and not the weight of the object.

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