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State two factors that directly affect the force of friction?


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Following are the two factors on which friction depends:

  1. On the smoothness or roughness of the two surfaces that are in contact with each other. Smoother the surface lesser the friction.
  2. Friction increases with the force applied perpendicular to the contacting surfaces.

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