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When the rubbing surfaces are separated from each other by a very thin film of lubricant it is known as

(a) kinetic friction

(b) dry friction

(c) boundary lubrication

(d) none of the mentioned

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The correct answer is (c) boundary lubrication

The explanation is: When the rubbing surfaces are separated from each other by a very thin film of lubricant it is known as boundary lubrication.

When the two solid surfaces sliding over each other are free from contaminating fluid or film, the resistance encountered is called dry friction.

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