If a cyclist moving with a speed of $4.9 \, m/s$ on a level road can take a sharp circular turn of radius $4 \, m$,then the coefficient of friction between the cycle tyres and the road is:

  • A
    $0.41$
  • B
    $0.51$
  • C
    $0.61$
  • D
    $0.71$

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