Which of the following is not a cause of friction?

Interlocking between the surfaces in contact

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Adhesion due to bonds formed between the surfaces

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Deformation due to contact or plowing effect

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Area of contact

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Solution

The correct option is D Area of contact
Friction is caused due to:

Interlocking of irregularities of surfaces in contact

Adhesion due to bonds formed near the surface

The consequence of the sinking surfaces in one another (also known as the Plowing effect)

It is independent of the area of the surfaces in contact.

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