A wedge of mass m, lying on a rough horizontal plane, is acted upon by a horizontal force F 1 and another force F 2 , inclined at an angle 
to the vertical. The block is in equilibrium, then the minimum coefficient of friction between it and the surface is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
We know 
and 
Now, since wedge is in equilibrium,
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