Given below are two statements: Statement (I): The limiting…

Physics Newton's Laws of Motion Statement Based MCQ (Single Correct)

Given below are two statements:

Statement (I): The limiting force of static friction depends on the area of contact and independent of materials.
Statement (II): The limiting force of kinetic friction is independent of the area of contact and depends on materials.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

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The correct answer is:

: Statement I: The limiting force of static friction is independent of area of contact. Hence,

statement I is incorrect.
Statement II: The limiting force of kinetic friction is independent of area of contact.
Hence, statement II is correct.

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