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Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

A

Rolling friction is smaller than sliding friction.

B

The limiting value of static friction is directly proportional to the normal reaction.

C

Frictional force opposes the relative motion.

D

The coefficient of sliding friction has dimensions of length.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Rolling vs Sliding Friction: Rolling friction is significantly smaller than sliding friction because the area of contact is momentary and deformed, and there is no gross sliding of surfaces [NCERT Class 11, Physics Part I, Sec 5.9.2 Rolling Friction]. Thus, Option 1 is correct.
  2. Limiting Static Friction: The limiting value of static friction (fs)max(f_s)_{max} is given by the relation (fs)max=μsN(f_s)_{max} = \mu_s N, where μs\mu_s is the coefficient of static friction and NN is the normal reaction. This indicates direct proportionality [NCERT Class 11, Physics Part I, Sec 5.9.1 Friction]. Thus, Option 2 is correct.
  3. Direction of Friction: Frictional force always opposes the relative motion (or impending relative motion) between two surfaces in contact [NCERT Class 11, Physics Part I, Sec 5.9.1 Friction]. Thus, Option 3 is correct.
  4. Dimensions of Coefficient: The coefficient of friction (μ\mu) is defined as the ratio of frictional force to the normal force (μ=f/N\mu = f/N). Since it is a ratio of two forces, it is a dimensionless quantity and has no units. It does not have dimensions of length [NCERT Class 11, Physics Part I, Sec 5.9.1 Friction]. Thus, Option 4 is incorrect.

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