Which of the following best describes the forces involved in the stability of a slope?
A) Gp pulls materials perpendicular to the slope; F pulls materials parallel to the slope; and Gd opposes motion between two bodies in contact.
B) pulls materials perpendicular to the slope; Gp pulls materials parallel to the slope; and Gd opposes motion between two bodies in contact.
C) Gp pulls materials parallel to the slope; Gd pulls materials perpendicular to the slope; and F opposes motion between two bodies in contact.
D) Gd pulls materials parallel to the slope; Gp pulls materials perpendicular to the slope; and F opposes motion between two bodies in contact.
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