Which of the following statements is false about static friction?

It is a self-adjusting force

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It depends on the external force applied on the body

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It depends on the area of contact

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It depends on the surfaces of contact.

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Solution

The correct option is C It depends on the area of contact
Friction force is independent of area of contact.

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Which of the following is/are true about frictional force?

1. It depends on the nature of the surface in contact.

2. It always opposes relative motion between two objects.

3. It is a contact force.

4. It is a non- contact force.

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