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$A$ cone of radius $r$ and height $h$ rests on a rough horizontal surface, the coefficient of friction between the cone and the surface being $\mu$ . $A$ gradually increasing horizontal force $F$ is applied to the vertex of the cone. The largest value of $\mu$ for which the cone will slide before it topples is

A
$\mu = \frac{r}{{2h}}$
B
$\mu = \frac{{2r}}{{5h}}$
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$\mu =\frac{r}{h}$
D
$\mu =$$\sqrt {\frac{r}{h}} $

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Answer

Correct option: C.

$\mu =\frac{r}{h}$

c

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