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Which of the following statements is correct about the magnitude of the static friction force between an object and a surface?

a. Static friction depends on the mass of the object.
b. Static friction depends on the shape of the object.
c. Static friction depends on what the object is made of but not what the surface is made of.
d. None of the above is correct.


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Answer:

Static friction depends on the mass of the object.

Explanation:

Friction is the force between two surfaces in contact. The force of friction between two surfaces in contact depends on;

1) nature of the object and the surface(how rough or smooth the surfaces are)

2)surface area of the object and the surface

3) mass of the object

Since;

F=μmg

Where;

μ= coefficient of static friction

m= mass of the object

g= acceleration due to gravity

Hence, as the mass of the object increases, the magnitude of static friction force between an object and a surface increases and vice versa.