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If we apply oil on door hinges, the friction will:A. IncreaseB. DecreaseC. Disappear altogetherD. Will remain unchanged

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If you apply oil on door hinges, the friction will decrease. Oil acts as a lubricant, reducing the friction between the moving parts of the hinge. This allows the door to move more smoothly and with less resistance. So the correct answer is B. Decrease.