Physics Laboratory Manual
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Author: David Loyd
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 7A, Problem 2PLA
Static friction is (a) always less than the applied force. (b) always greater than the applied force. (c) less than the applied force up to some maximum force. (d) equal to the applied force up to some maximum force.
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