$A$ force $F = mg$ is acting on a block of mass $m$ at an angle $\theta$ with the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between the block and the surface is $\mu$. The block can be pulled along the surface if:

  • A
    $\tan \theta \ge \mu$
  • B
    $\cot \theta \ge \mu$
  • C
    $\tan \frac{\theta}{2} \ge \mu$
  • D
    $\cot \frac{\theta}{2} \ge \mu$

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