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A rectangular body is held at rest by pressing it against a vertical wall. Which of the following is generally true?

A
It will be easier to hold the body if the surfaces in contact are smooth.
B
Pressing force required is smaller than weight $mg$ of the body.
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Pressing force required is greater than weight $mg$ of the body.
D
None of these

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Answer

Correct option: C.

Pressing force required is greater than weight $mg$ of the body.

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