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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The maximum force of static friction (fs,max) between two surfaces is given by:
Options
A μk N
B μs N
Correct Answer
C μk mg
D μs mg
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The coefficient of static friction μs is defined as the ratio of the maximum static frictional force to the normal force N. Therefore, fs,max = μs N.

Hint

It is the product of the coefficient of static friction and the normal reaction.

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