What should be the minimum force $P$ to be applied to the string so that a block of mass $M$ just begins to move up the frictionless inclined plane? The string passes over a pulley attached to the block,with one end fixed to the incline and the other pulled with force $P$ at an angle $\theta$ with the incline.

  • A
    $Mg \tan(\theta/2)$
  • B
    $Mg \cot(\theta/2)$
  • C
    $\frac{Mg \cos \theta}{1 + \sin \theta}$
  • D
    None

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