$A$ block of mass $M$ is placed on a horizontal surface and is tied with an inextensible string to a block of mass $m$,as shown in the figure. $A$ block of mass $m_0$ is also placed on $M$. The surface under $M$ is smooth,while the vertical surface under $m$ is rough with a coefficient of friction $\mu$. The minimum value of $\mu$ for which the block $m$ remains stationary is:

  • A
    $\frac{m}{M}$
  • B
    $\frac{m}{M + m_0}$
  • C
    $\frac{M + m_0}{m}$
  • D
    $\frac{M}{M + m_0}$

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