Q57 / 75 · VITEEE 2021 · Physics

Identify the correct statement.

A
Static friction depends on the area of contact
B
Kinetic friction depends on the area of contact
C
Coefficient of kinetic friction is more than the coefficient of static friction
Correct answer
D
Coefficient of kinetic friction is less than the coefficient of static friction

Solution

$\mu_{\mathrm{k}} < \mu_{\mathrm{s}}$ coefficient of static friction is always greater than kinetic friction.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.