The maximum safe speed of a car on a flat circular road of radius $4 \; m$ is $4.9 \; m/s$. What is the coefficient of friction between the road and the tires?

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

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