A chain of length $L$ rests on a rough table. If $\mu $ be the coefficient of friction, the maximum friction of the chain that can hang over the table will be

  • A

    $\frac {\mu -1}{\mu }$

  • B

    $\frac {\mu }{\mu +1}$

  • C

    $(\mu -1)$

  • D

    $\frac {1}{\mu +1}$

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