Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Friction
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Friction
The contact force applied by a body A on another body B is equal to...
The contact force applied by a body on another body is equal to the normal force between the two bodies. From this, it can be concluded that
Options
- Athe bodies may be rough but they do not slip on each other
- Bthe magnitude of the normal force equals the magnitude of friction
- Cthe surfaces are necessarily frictionless
- Dthe frictional force between the bodies is zero
Correct answer
D. the frictional force between the bodies is zero
Step-by-step solution
The contact force between two bodies is the resultant of the normal force and the frictional force .
Given that the contact force is equal to the normal force, we have .
Thus, the frictional force between the bodies is zero.
The frictional force can be zero if the surfaces are frictionless, or if the surfaces are rough but there is no tendency of relative motion between them. If the surfaces are rough and the frictional force is zero, the bodies do not slip on each other.
Therefore, the frictional force is zero, and the bodies may be rough but they do not slip on each other.
Given that the contact force is equal to the normal force, we have .
Thus, the frictional force between the bodies is zero.
The frictional force can be zero if the surfaces are frictionless, or if the surfaces are rough but there is no tendency of relative motion between them. If the surfaces are rough and the frictional force is zero, the bodies do not slip on each other.
Therefore, the frictional force is zero, and the bodies may be rough but they do not slip on each other.