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A block kept on a rough surface starts sliding when the inclination of the surface is `theta` with respect to the horizontal . The coefficient of static friction between the block and the surface is

A

`sin theta`

B

`tan theta`

C

`cos theta`

D

`sec theta`

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B

`mu_(s) = tan theta`
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