$A$ $2\,m$ wide truck is moving with a uniform speed $v_0=8\,m/s$ along a straight horizontal road. $A$ pedestrian starts to cross the road with a uniform speed $v$ when the truck is $4\,m$ away from him. The minimum value of $v$ so that he can cross the road safely is $...........\,m/s$.

  • A
    $2.62$
  • B
    $4.6$
  • C
    $3.57$
  • D
    $1.414$

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