$A$ 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 $M$. If friction exists between the block $M$ and the block $m_0$ and there is no friction between the block $M$ and the horizontal surface,then the minimum value of $\mu$ for which the block $m_0$ remains stationary with respect to $M$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{m}{m_0}$
  • B
    $\frac{m}{m_0 + M}$
  • C
    $\frac{m - m_0}{M}$
  • D
    none of these

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