$A$ body of mass $5 \,kg$ is placed on a rough horizontal surface of coefficient of static friction $\frac{1}{3}$. The least pulling force to be applied on the body at an angle $45^{\circ}$ with the horizontal to slide it,is . . . . . . $\left(g=10 \,ms^{-2}\right)$

  • A
    $25 \sqrt{2} \,N$
  • B
    $\frac{25}{\sqrt{2}} \,N$
  • C
    $50 \sqrt{2} \,N$
  • D
    $\frac{75}{\sqrt{2}} \,N$

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$A$ block of mass $m$ lying on a rough horizontal plane is acted upon by a horizontal force $P$ and another force $Q$ inclined at an angle $\theta$ to the vertical. The minimum value of the coefficient of friction between the block and the surface for which the block will remain in equilibrium is

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Which of the following is true about the coefficient of static friction $(\mu_s)$ and the coefficient of kinetic friction $(\mu_k)$?

Given below are two statements:
$Statement$ $(I)$: The limiting force of static friction depends on the area of contact and is independent of materials.
$Statement$ $(II)$: The limiting force of kinetic friction is independent of the area of contact and depends on materials.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

The maximum value of static friction is called:

The maximum force of friction is called:

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