A uniform rope of total length $l$ is at rest on a table with fraction $f$ of its length hanging (see figure). If the coefficient of friction between the table and the chain is $\mu$, then
  • A$f=\mu$
  • B$f=1 /(1+\mu)$
  • C$f=1 /(1+1 / \mu)$
  • D$f=1 /(\mu+1 / \mu)$
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