A uniform rope of length l lies on a table. If the coefficient of friction is 
, then the maximum length 
of the hanging part of the rope which can overhang from the edge of the table without sliding down is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
In critical case, weight of hanging part 
force of friction of the part of rope lying on table.
Solving above equation, we get 
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