Which statement is true about the coefficientof kinetic friction? Select one: a. It has units of N b. None of these is true c. It is in the direction of the normal force d. It is in the direction of frictional force

Which statement is true about the coefficientof kinetic friction? Select one: a. It has units of N b. None of these is true c. It is in the direction of the normal force d. It is in the direction of frictional force

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Which statement is true about the coefficient of kinetic friction?
Select one:
a. It has units of N
b. None of these is true
c. It is in the direction of the normal force
d. It is in the direction of frictional force

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