A force $f$ is acting on a block of mass $m$. Coefficient of friction between block and surface is  $\mu$. The block can be pulled along the surface if :-

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  • A

    $\tan \theta  \ge \mu $

  • B

    $\cot \theta  \ge \mu $

  • C

    $\tan \frac{\theta }{2} \ge \mu $

  • D

    $\cot \frac{\theta }{2} \ge \mu $

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