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What do we call when a smooth surface deforms and opposes the motion of a body sliding on it?

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Interlocking

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Adhesion

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Plowing effect

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Cohesion

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Solution

The correct option is C Plowing effect
When an object is moved on a soft surface, the surface gets deformed. Because of this, there is a resistance to motion when the object slides over the surface. This is referred to as plowing effect.

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