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Statement I: A block is lying stationary as on inclined plane and coefficient of friction is `mu`. Friction on block is `mu mg cos theta`.

Statement II: Contact force on block is mg.

A

Statement I is true, statement II is true, Statement II is the correct explanation for statement I.

B

Statemet I is true, Statement II is true , Statement II is NOT the correct explanation for Statement I

C

Statement I is True, Statement II is False.

D

Statement I is False, Statement II is true

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The correct Answer is:
D
Contact force is the sum of friction and normal reaction.
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