Write the formula for the maximum safe speed of a vehicle moving on a smooth curved road of radius $r$ and banking angle $\theta$.

  • A
    $v = \sqrt{rg \tan \theta}$
  • B
    $v = \sqrt{rg \sin \theta}$
  • C
    $v = \sqrt{rg \cos \theta}$
  • D
    $v = \sqrt{rg / \tan \theta}$

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