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A particle is placed at rest inside a hollow hemisphere of radius R. The coefficient of friction between the particle and the hemisphere is `mu=(1)/(sqrt(3))`. The maximum height up to which the particle can remain stationary is

A

`(R )/(2)`

B

`(1-(sqrt3)/(2))R`

C

`(sqrt3)/(2)R`

D

`(3R)/(8)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`h=R- R cos theta,mu=Tan theta`
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