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Absolute zero (−273.15°C) is the coldest possible temperature — at which atoms nearly stop moving.
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Absolute zero (−273.15°C) is the coldest possible temperature — at which atoms nearly stop moving.
Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
Frictional force opposes the relative motion.
Limiting value of static friction is directly proportional to normal reaction.
Rolling friction is smaller than sliding friction.
Coefficient of sliding friction has dimensions of length.
To determine which statement is incorrect, let's analyze each option:• Option 1: Frictional force opposes the relative motion.This statement is correct. Friction always acts in the opposite direction to the relative motion or intended motion between two surfaces.• Option 2: Limiting value of static friction is directly proportional to normal reaction.This statement is correct. The limiting static friction is given by where is the coefficient of static friction and is the normal reaction force.• Option 3: Rolling friction is smaller than sliding friction.This statement is correct. Rolling friction is generally much smaller than sliding friction, which is why wheels are used to reduce friction.• Option 4: Coefficient of sliding friction has dimensions of length.This statement is incorrect. The coefficient of sliding friction is a dimensionless quantity.Therefore, the incorrect statement is Option 4.
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