A wax is applied to the bottom surface of cross country skis to achieve a good balance between traction when the skier needs to climb a small hill and speed on downhill slopes. The coefficients of both static and kinetic friction between the waxed surface and snow increase as temperature decreases. Which of the following If the temperature rises during the day and the skier begins to slip backward on hills they should re-wax their skis with what type of wax?(1 point)

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A wax is applied to the bottom surface of cross country skis to achieve a good balance between traction when the skier needs to climb a small hill and speed on downhill slopes. The coefficients of both static and kinetic friction between the waxed surface and snow increase as temperature decreases. Which of the following If the temperature rises during the day and the skier begins to slip backward on hills they should re-wax their skis with what type of wax?(1 point)
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One where the coefficient of static friction is larger.
One where the coefficient of static friction is larger.

One where the coefficient of kinetic friction is larger.
One where the coefficient of kinetic friction is larger.

One where the coefficient of static friction is smaller.
One where the coefficient of static friction is smaller.

One where the coefficient of kinetic friction is smaller.

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One where the coefficient of static friction is larger.