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The contact force exerted by a body A on another body B is equal to the normal force between the bodies. We conclude that(a) the surfaces must be frictionless(b) the force of friction between the bodies is zero(c) the magnitude of normal force equals that of friction(d) the bodies may be rough but they don't slip on each other. |
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Answer» (b) the force of friction between the bodies is zero Explanation: Contact force F is the resultant of normal force Fn and friction force f. F and Fn can only be equal if f-friction force is zero.Option (b) is correct. f can be zero if the contact surfaces are smooth or they are not trying to slip. If the surfaces are rough but not trying to slip then f is zero and contact force is equal to normal force, hence option (d) is correct but option (a) is not correct as the surfaces may be smooth but it is not the only condition. Option (c) is not correct because |
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