draw FBD , FN and f are perpendicular to each other . and their vector sum is the net contact force F .
thus F2 = FN2 +f2 +2.FN.f
hence a) b) d) are correct.
Let F,FN and f denote the magnitudes of the contact force,normal force and the friction exerted by one surface on the other kept in contact.If none of these is zero,
(a)F>FN (b)F>f (c)FN>f (d)FN-f<F<FN+f
draw FBD , FN and f are perpendicular to each other . and their vector sum is the net contact force F .
thus F2 = FN2 +f2 +2.FN.f
hence a) b) d) are correct.