A heavy uniform chain lies on a horizontal table-top. If the coefficient of friction between the chain and table surface is $0.25$, then the maximum fraction of length of the chain, that can hang over one edge of the table is ...... $\%$

  • [AIPMT 1991]
  • A

    $20$

  • B

    $25$

  • C

    $35$

  • D

    $15$

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