What is the maximum safe speed of a car on a flat road of radius $40 \, m$ in $m \, s^{-1}$? The coefficient of friction between the road and the tires is $0.25$. (Take $g = 10 \, m \, s^{-2}$)

  • A
    $40$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $15$
  • D
    $10$

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