What Determines the Magnitude of the Force of Static Friction

question 47

Multiple Choice

What determines the magnitude of the force of static friction on an object at rest at all times on a flat level horizontal surface being pushed to the right by another solid object?

• A)the magnitude of the normal force in the vertical direction
• B)the magnitude of the normal force in the horizontal direction
• C)the object's weight
• D)None are correct.

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