elow are number of statements about the friction force. Select the correct state

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elow are number of statements about the friction force. Select the correct statements. More than one statement can be selected.

Select one or more:

Frictional forces act in a direction opposite to the direction of motion.

b. Friction in the atmosphere and oceans is stronger near surfaces.

In the presence of friction, the flow is no longer geostrophic

d. The Ekman layer is due to friction.

e. Friction in the atmosphere and oceans is strongest in the interior (far from surfaces).

f. Friction is part of the geostrophic balance.

From the given statements , the points correct are mentioned below:-

a) Frictional forces act in a direction opposite to the direction of motion.

b) Friction in the atmosphere and oceans is stronger near the surface.

c) In the presence of friction, the flow is no longer geostrophic.

d) Ekman layer is due to friction.

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