A block of mass $m$ rests on a rough inclined plane. The coefficient of friction between  the surface and the block is $\mu$. At what angle of inclination $\theta$ of the plane to  the horizontal will the block just start to slide down the plane?
  • A$\theta = \tan^{-1} \,\mu$
  • B$\theta = \cos^{-1} \,\mu$
  • C$\theta = \sin^{-1} \,\mu$
  • D$\theta = \sec^{-1} \,\mu$
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