$A$ heavy box is to be dragged along a rough horizontal floor. Person $A$ pushes it at an angle of $30^\circ$ from the horizontal and requires a minimum force $F_A$. Person $B$ pulls the box at an angle of $60^\circ$ from the horizontal and needs a minimum force $F_B$. If the coefficient of friction between the box and the floor is $\mu = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{5}$,find the ratio $\frac{F_A}{F_B}$.

  • A
    $\sqrt{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{\sqrt{3}}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$

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