Physics · Static and Kinetic friction, laws of friction, rolling friction

The static frictional force is

The static frictional force is

  • A. self adjustable.
  • B. not self adjustable.
  • C. scalar quantity.
  • D. equal to the limiting force.

Step-by-step solution

Static friction is a force that opposes the initiation of relative motion between surfaces. It adjusts its magnitude from zero up to a maximum value (limiting friction) to match the applied force, hence it is self-adjusting. Option B is false; option C is true but not specific; option D is only true when the applied force reaches the limiting value.
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