Answer: Option (c) is the correct answer.
Explanation:
A force helps to keep an object at rest is known as static friction. This type of friction avoids the movement of object from its initial place unless and until a larger force than the friction force is applied on the object.
Whereas sliding friction is the friction that is experienced when object is sliding. On the other hand, kinetic friction is the friction experienced when an object is moving from it initial place.
Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options the force that opposes the start of motion is referred to as static friction.
