$A$ body of mass $10 \ kg$ slides along a rough horizontal surface. The coefficient of friction is $1/\sqrt{3}$. Taking $g = 10 \ m/s^2$,the least force which acts at an angle of $30^\circ$ to the horizontal is ...... $N$.

  • A
    $25$
  • B
    $100$
  • C
    $50$
  • D
    $\frac{50}{\sqrt{3}}$

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