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If the coefficient of friction between `A` and `B` is `mu`, the maximum acceleration of the wedge `A` for which `B` will remain at rest with respect to the wedge is

A

`mu g `

B

`g (( 1+ mu )/( 1- mu ))`

C

`(g )/( mu ) `

D

`g ( ( 1- mu )/( 1+ mu ))`

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