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A uniform chain of mass m and length l is lying on a horizontal table with one-third of its length hanging over the edge of the table.

If the chain is limiting equlibrium, what is the coefficient of friction for the contact between table and chain?

A

`1/2`

B

`1/3`

C

`2/3`

D

`3/2`

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