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A mass placed on an inclined plane is just in equilibrium. If `mu` is the 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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