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Grade 12Mechanics

two surfaces are well polished so that friction between them is so high. in this case does frictional force depend upon area of contact??

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16 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Askiitians Expert Ankit -BVCOE
16 Years ago

The friction beween two bodies does not depend on the area of contact. It might seem confusing or bewildering but yes , there is no co relation between area of contact and frictional force.

 

Also , Polished surface will have less coefiicient of friction .