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A uniform rope of length l lies on a table. If the coefficient of friction is μ, then the maximum length l1 of the part of this rope which can overhang from the edge of the table without sliding down is
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Options:
  • A 1μ
  • B lμ+1
  • C μl1+μ
  • D μl1-μ
Solution:
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The correct answer is: μl1+μ


Weight of hanging part is balanced by friction

ml1lg=μN

ml1lg=μml-l1lg

l1=μl-l1

l1=μlμ+1

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