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A board is balanced on a rough horizontal semicircular log. Equilibrium is obtained with the help of addition of a weight to one of the ends of the board when the board makes an angle `theta `with the horizontal. Coefficient of friction between the log and the board is

A

`tan theta`

B

`cos theta`

C

` cot theta`

D

`sin theta`

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