A body takes time $t$ to reach the bottom of an inclined plane of angle $\theta$ with the horizontal. If the plane is made rough, time taken now is $2t$. The coefficient of friction of the rough surface is
  • A$\frac{3}{4}\tan \theta $
  • B$\frac{2}{3}\tan \theta $
  • C$\frac{1}{4}\tan \theta $
  • D$\frac{1}{2}\tan \theta $
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