In a mechanics workshop, technicians are discussing different types of friction as they work on various projects. They encounter different scenarios involving friction, and they aim to identify the type of friction involved in each case. Which of the following scenarios best represent static friction.
A. pushing a heavy box across a rough floor
B. sliding a book along a table
C. Trying to lift a stuck drawer that wont move
D. riding a bicycles on a smooth road
C. Trying to lift a stuck drawer that won't move
Static friction is the type of friction that prevents an object from moving when a force is applied to it. In the scenario described, the technicians are trying to lift a stuck drawer that won't move despite the force being applied, indicating that static friction is at play.