$A$ chain of length $L$ rests on a rough table. If $\mu$ is the coefficient of friction,the maximum fraction of the chain that can hang over the table will be:

  • A
    $\frac{\mu - 1}{\mu}$
  • B
    $\frac{\mu}{\mu + 1}$
  • C
    $(\mu - 1)$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{\mu + 1}$

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