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The force of friction occurs primarily because:

A) two surfaces in contact have magnetic forces of attraction.

B) on the microscopic level, two surfaces in contact are rough even if they appear smooth to the touch.

C) two surfaces in contact have a gravitational attraction to one another.

D) both A and B.


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Answer:

B

Explanation:

Friction is a force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are touching. Friction occurs because no surface is perfectly smooth Friction produces heat because it causes the molecules on rubbing surfaces to move faster and have more energy.