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A horizontal force `F` is applied at the top of an equilateral triangular block having mass `m`. The minimum coefficient of friction required to topple the block before translation will be

A

`(2)/(sqrt(3))`

B

`(1)/(2)`

C

`(1)/(sqrt(3))`

D

None of these

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