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If a body is lying on a plane whose inclination with the horizontal is less than the angle of friction, then
i. a force is required to move the body upwards
ii. a force is required to move the body downward
iii. the body will not be in equilibrium
The correct answer is

A. only (i)

B. only (ii)

C. both (i) and (ii)

D. both (i) and (iii)

Answer: Option C


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