$A$ car is moving along a circular path having a coefficient of friction $0.5$ and a radius of curvature $16.2 \,m$. The maximum velocity of the car that can travel without skidding outwards is (Acceleration due to gravity $= 10 \,ms^{-2}$)

  • A
    $18 \,ms^{-1}$
  • B
    $32.4 \,kmh^{-1}$
  • C
    $18 \,kmh^{-1}$
  • D
    $9 \,ms^{-1}$

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