The static friction force on an object

A. can never be greater than the kinetic friction force on it under the same circumstances.
B. can never accelerate the object.
C. can never be greater than the normal force on it.
D. can never be greater than the object's weight.
E. None of the choices are correct.


E. None of the choices are correct.

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