A uniform rod $AB$ of weight $100\, N$ rests on a rough peg at $C$ and $a$ force $F$ acts at $A$ as shown in figure. If $BC = CM$ and tana $= 4/3$. The minimum coefficient of friction at $C$ is

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  • A

    $9/8$

  • B

    $3/2$

  • C

    $8/7$

  • D

    $4/3$

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