If an object is pushed against the surface, then the frictional force will be ________ than the weight of the object.

Question

$\begin{array}{1 1} (a)\; \text{decreased and becomes less} \\ (b)\; \text{the same and equal} \\ (c)\; \text{increased and becomes more} \\ (d)\; \text{has no effect} \end{array}$