In cold weather, we rub our hands to warm them. The force involved in this is:

Static force.

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Gravitational force.

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Friction force.

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Electrostatic force.

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The correct option is D Friction force.
When we rub our hands, heat is produced due to friction. This is the force which is responsible for resisting a motion on a rough surface.

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In cold weather, we rub our hands to warm them. The force involved in this is:

The correct option is D Friction force.When we rub our hands, heat is produced due to friction. This is the force which is responsible for resisting a motion on a rough surface.

The correct option is D Friction force.
When we rub our hands, heat is produced due to friction. This is the force which is responsible for resisting a motion on a rough surface.