Find the minimum height $h$ of the obstacle so that the sphere of radius $R$ can stay in equilibrium on an inclined plane of angle $\theta$.

  • A
    $\frac{R}{1 + \cos \theta}$
  • B
    $\frac{R}{1 + \sin \theta}$
  • C
    $R(1 - \sin \theta)$
  • D
    $R(1 - \cos \theta)$

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