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Whenever the surfaces in contact tend to move or move with respect to each other, the force of friction comes into play

A

Only if the objects are solid

B

Only if one of the two objects is a liquid

C

Only if one of the two objects is a gas

D

Irrespective of whether the objects are solid, liquid or gas.

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D

The concept of friction is applicable for solids as well as liquid surfaces.
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