Which of the following statements about static friction is FALSE? a) The magnitu

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Which of the following statements about static friction is FALSE?

a) The magnitude of the static friction force depends on the other forces acting on the object.

b) The magnitude of the static friction force is the product of the static friction coefficient and the corresponding normal force.  

c) The maximum magnitude of the static friction force is the product of the static friction coefficient and the corresponding normal force.

d) The direction of the static friction force depends on the other forces acting on the object.

Explanation / Answer

(b) is FALSE.

(a), (c) and (d) are TRUE.

The magnitude and direction of the static friction force is such that it opposes motion of the object against the surface.

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