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A mass placed on an inclined place is just in equilibrium. If `mu` is coefficient of friction of the surface, then maximum inclination of the plane with the horizontal is

A

`tan^(-1) mu`

B

`tan^(-1) (mu//2)`

C

`sin^(-1) mu`

D

`cos^(-1) mu`

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Maximum inclination of the plane with horizontal = angle of repose `=tan^(-1) (mu)`.
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