Which of these statements describe the properties of friction?
A. Friction helps to induce magnetism
B. Friction acts in the opposite direction of relative motion.
C. Friction causes the surfaces in contact to wear away.
D. Friction produces heat energy.

A & B

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A, C & D

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C & D

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B, C & D

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Solution

The correct option is D
B, C & D

Friction is not responsible for magnetism even though we can magnetise a non-magnetic substance by rubbing it with a magnet. It is the magnetic field that causes this phenomenon. Hence all other options are correct apart from option A.

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A man sharpens his knife. Which of these statements describes the properties of friction that are observed in the situation?
A. Friction helps to induce magnetism
B. Friction acts in the opposite direction of relative motion.
C. Friction causes the surfaces in contact to wear away.
D. Friction produces heat energy.

Which of these statements describe the correct properties of friction?

A. Rolling friction is always greater than sliding friction.

B. Friction acts in the opposite direction of relative motion.

C. Friction causes the surfaces in contact to wear away.

D. Friction produces heat energy.

Which of the following statements are true in the real world scenario?

Statement 1: A uniform motion requires no net force.

Statement 2: In practical situation friction force is always zero.

Statement 3: Friction force acts opposite to the direction of relative motion.

Statement 4: Frictional force can be minimized by using rough surface.

Q. Assertion :Friction is a force which acts in the direction of motion of a body. Reason: Polishing a surface reduces friction of the surface.

Q. Friction that acts when there is no relative motion, but only a tendency to move, between surfaces in contact is

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Which of these statements describe the properties of friction? A. Friction helps to induce magnetism B. Friction acts in the opposite direction of relative motion. C. Friction causes the surfaces in contact to wear away. D. Friction produces heat energy.

The correct option is D B, C & D Friction is not responsible for magnetism even though we can magnetise a non-magnetic substance by rubbing it with a magnet. It is the magnetic field that causes this phenomenon. Hence all other options are correct apart from option A.

Which of these statements describe the properties of friction?
A. Friction helps to induce magnetism
B. Friction acts in the opposite direction of relative motion.
C. Friction causes the surfaces in contact to wear away.
D. Friction produces heat energy.

The correct option is D
B, C & D

Friction is not responsible for magnetism even though we can magnetise a non-magnetic substance by rubbing it with a magnet. It is the magnetic field that causes this phenomenon. Hence all other options are correct apart from option A.