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Consider the given statements and select the correct option which correctly identifies true (T) and false (F)
(i) When a body is in steady motion on a surface, the force of friction is dynamic friction
(ii) The force of friction between two bodies always acts parallel to the surface in contact with each other.
(iii) The friction acting on an object placed and table is equal to its weight. (iv) Limiting friction is greater than sliding friction.

A

`{:((i),(ii),(iii),(iv)""),(T,F,T,F):}`

B

`{:((i),(ii),(iii),(iv)""),(F,T,F,T):}`

C

`{:((i),(ii),(iii),(iv)""),(T,T,T,F):}`

D

`{:((i),(ii),(iii),(iv)""),(T,T,F,T):}`

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To solve the question regarding the truthfulness of the given statements about friction, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement (i):** "When a body is in steady motion on a surface, the force of friction is dynamic friction." - **Analysis:** This statement is true. When an object is moving at a constant speed on a surface, the friction acting on it is called dynamic friction (or kinetic friction). This type of friction opposes the motion and is less than the maximum static friction. - **Conclusion:** True (T) 2. **Statement (ii):** "The force of friction between two bodies always acts parallel to the surface in contact with each other." - **Analysis:** This statement is also true. The force of friction always acts parallel to the surfaces in contact. It opposes the relative motion (or impending motion) between the two surfaces. - **Conclusion:** True (T) 3. **Statement (iii):** "The friction acting on an object placed on a table is equal to its weight." - **Analysis:** This statement is false. The frictional force does not equal the weight of the object; rather, it depends on the normal force (which is equal to the weight if the surface is horizontal) and the coefficient of friction between the surfaces. The frictional force can be less than or equal to the weight, depending on whether the object is moving or stationary. - **Conclusion:** False (F) 4. **Statement (iv):** "Limiting friction is greater than sliding friction." - **Analysis:** This statement is true. Limiting friction (the maximum frictional force before motion occurs) is always greater than sliding friction (the frictional force acting when the object is already in motion). This is because once an object starts moving, the frictional force decreases. - **Conclusion:** True (T) ### Final Summary of Statements: - (i) T - (ii) T - (iii) F - (iv) T

To solve the question regarding the truthfulness of the given statements about friction, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement (i):** "When a body is in steady motion on a surface, the force of friction is dynamic friction." - **Analysis:** This statement is true. When an object is moving at a constant speed on a surface, the friction acting on it is called dynamic friction (or kinetic friction). This type of friction opposes the motion and is less than the maximum static friction. - **Conclusion:** True (T) ...
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