What are the dimensions of coefficient of friction?

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Editor">Editor Staff asked 1 year ago

What are the dimensions of coefficient of friction?
 
(a) MLT^-2
 
(b) LT^-1
 
(c) L
 
(d) It is dimensionless
 
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Question is from Dimensional Formulae and Equations topic in chapter Units and Measurements of Physics – Class 11
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Editor">Editor Staff answered 1 year ago

The correct answer is (d) It is dimensionless
 
Easiest explanation: Coefficient of friction is the ratio of Frictional force to Normal Reaction force; hence it is dimensionless. The formula for calculating this is, f = µN.


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