$A$ uniform rope of length $l$ lies on a table. If the coefficient of friction is $\mu$,then the maximum length $l_1$ of the part of this rope which can overhang from the edge of the table without sliding down is

  • A
    $\frac{l}{\mu}$
  • B
    $\frac{l}{\mu + l}$
  • C
    $\frac{\mu l}{1 + \mu}$
  • D
    $\frac{\mu l}{\mu - 1}$

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