$STATEMENT-1$ 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.

  • [IIT 2008]
  • 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

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