In the arrangement shown in the figure,the masses of blocks $B$ and $A$ are $2m$ and $m$ respectively. The surface between $B$ and the floor is smooth. Block $B$ is connected to block $C$ by means of a string-pulley system. If the whole system is released,find the minimum value of the mass of block $C$ so that block $A$ remains stationary with respect to $B$. The coefficient of friction between $A$ and $B$ is $\mu$.

  • A
    $\frac{m}{\mu}$
  • B
    $\frac{2m+1}{\mu+1}$
  • C
    $\frac{3m}{\mu-1}$
  • D
    $\frac{6m}{\mu+1}$

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