NEET Physics Friction MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about friction is correct?
Friction can be completely eliminated in practical scenarios.
A net force is required to maintain uniform motion when friction acts.
Static friction is generally smaller than kinetic friction.
Friction acts in the direction of motion to slow down objects.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, to maintain a body in uniform motion against friction, an external force must be applied to counteract the frictional force. The other statements reflect common misconceptions.
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