A heavy uniform chain lies on a horizontal table-top. If the coefficient of friction between the chain and table surface is $0.25$, then the maximum fraction of length of the chain, that can hang over one edge of the table is ...... $\%$
  • A$20$
  • B$25$
  • C$35$
  • D$15$
AIPMT 1991, Medium
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