1. Which of the following is true of the coefficient of static friction? A. It is a number that indicates how difficult two surfaces are to slide past one another. B. It depends on the surface area in contact. C. It is the same for all materials.

1. Which of the following is true of the coefficient of static friction? A. It is a number that indicates how difficult two surfaces are to slide past one another. B. It depends on the surface area in contact. C. It is the same for all materials.

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1. Which of the following is true of the coefficient of static friction?
A. It is a number that indicates how difficult two surfaces are to slide past one
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B. It depends on the surface area in contact.
C. It is the same for all materials.
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