The force of friction called into play, which does not allow one body to slide upon another body is called :

Stationary friction

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static friction

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limiting friction

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
static friction

The force of friction, called into play that does not allow one body to slide upon another body, is called static friction.
It is self-adjusting in nature.
It is only as much called into play as is necessary to stop the sliding movement of one body upon another body.

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