$A$ motor car has a width of $1.1 \ m$ between its wheels. Its center of gravity is $0.62 \ m$ above the ground and the coefficient of friction between the wheels and the road is $0.8$. What is the maximum possible speed in $m/s$ if the center of gravity moves in a circle of radius $15 \ m$ on a horizontal road surface?

  • A
    $7.64$
  • B
    $6.28$
  • C
    $10.84$
  • D
    $11.23$

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