A piece of ice slides down a rough inclined plane at $\theta=45^{\circ}$ inclination in twice the time that it takes to slide down an identical but frictionless inclined plane. What is the coefficient of friction between ice and incline ?
  • A$\frac{3}{7 \cot \theta}$
  • B$\frac{4}{7 \cot \theta}$
  • C$\frac{3}{4 \cot \theta}$
  • D$\frac{7}{9 \cot \theta}$
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