When the road is dry and coefficient of friction is µ, the maximum speed of a car in a circular path is 10 ms – 1 . If the road becomes wet and coefficient of friction become 
, what is the maximum speed permitted?
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( 
ms – 1 )
Sol. For safe driving, v max = 
10 = 
for wet road, v´ = 
= 
= 5 
m/s Ans
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