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

Question

STATEMENT-1 It is easier to pull a heavy object than to push it on a level ground. and STATEMENT-2 The magnitude of frictional force depends on the nature of the two surfaces in contact. (A) STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 (B) STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 (C) STATEMENT -1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is False (D) STATEMENT -1 is False, STATEMENT-2 is True

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

In pushing Normal contact force is greater than in pulling.

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

STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1

STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1

STATEMENT -1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is False

STATEMENT -1 is False, STATEMENT-2 is True

In pushing Normal contact force is greater than in pulling.

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