Friction exerted by surfaces on each other when they are at rest is called:

Static friction

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Kinetic friction

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Sliding friction

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A
Static friction

If there is no relative motion between the surfaces that are in contact, the only friction that can act between them is static friction.

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