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Date November 2018 Marks available 1 Reference code 18N.1.HL:.tz0.32
Level Higher Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 32 Adapted from N/A

Question

Which describes the coefficient of friction?

A. The force applied to overcome the friction of a stationary object

B. The force between interfacing surfaces of two bodies

C. The ratio of opposing forces acting between two bodies in motion

D. The ratio of the force of friction between two bodies and a normal reaction force

Markscheme

D

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Syllabus sections

Topic 10: Friction and drag » 10.1. Friction and drag » 10.1.2. Describe the coefficient of friction.
Topic 10: Friction and drag » 10.1. Friction and drag
Topic 10: Friction and drag

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