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Factors Affecting Friction

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The sides of a matchbox are made rough in order to friction.

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increase

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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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