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A boy of mass M is applying a horizontal force to slide a box of mass M on a rough horizontal surface. The coefficient of friction between the shoes of the boy and the floor is `mu` and that between the box and the floor is `mu'`. In which of the following cases it is certainly not possible to slide the box?

A

`multmu',MltM'`

B

`mugtmu’,MltM’`

C

`multmu',MgtM'`

D

`mugtmu',MgtM'`

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