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If the normal force is doubled, then the coefficient of friction will

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Doubled
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Halved
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Tripled
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Unchanged
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Solution

The correct option is D Unchanged
The coefficient of friction is constant for two given surfaces in contact and it does not depends upon the normal reaction. So, the coefficient of friction remains unchanged.

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