
Statement-1: It is easier to pull a heavy object than to push it on a level ground.
Statement-2: The magnitude of frictional force depends on the nature of the two surfaces in contact.


Important Questions on Friction




Given in the figure are two blocks and of weight and , respectively. These are being pressed against a wall by a force as shown. If the coefficient of friction between the blocks is and between block and the wall is , the frictional force applied by the wall on block is (assume system in equilibrium):

Two masses and connected by an inextensible string over a frictionless pulley are moving as shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction of horizontal surface is . The minimum weight that should be put on top of to stop the motion is:


In the situation shown in figure, for what value of minimum horizontal force (in Newton), sliding between middle and lower block will start ? (Take )
