Question

A uniform rope of length lies on a table. If the coefficient of friction is then the maximum length I 1 of the part of this rope which can overhang from the edge of the table without sliding down is

(A)   l/μ

(B)  l/μ + 1

(C)  μl/1 + μ

(D)  μl/1 + μ

Answer 1

Correct option  (C)  μl/1 + μ

Explanation:

The length of the rope which can overhang from the edge of the table without sliding down is given by