A uniform rope of total length $l$ is at rest on a table with fraction $f$ of its length hanging (see figure). If the coefficient of friction between the table and the chain is $\mu$, then

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  • [KVPY 2017]
  • A

    $f=\mu$

  • B

    $f=1 /(1+\mu)$

  • C

    $f=1 /(1+1 / \mu)$

  • D

    $f=1 /(\mu+1 / \mu)$

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