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Standard VIII
Physics
Factors Affecting Friction
The sides of ...
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The sides of a matchbox are made rough in order to
friction.
A
increase
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reduce
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eliminate
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Solution
The correct option is
A
increase
Friction depends on the roughness of the surfaces in contact.
The greater the roughness, the greater the friction.
The sides of a matchbox are made rough so that it provides sufficient friction to light matchsticks.
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