A circular racetrack of radius \(300~\text m\) is banked at an angle of \(15^\circ.\) If the coefficient of friction between the wheels of a race-car and the road is \(0.2,\) what is the (a) optimum speed of the race-car to avoid wear and tear on its tyres, and (b) maximum permissible speed to avoid slipping?

1. \(v_0=28.1~\text{m/s}\) and \(v_{max}=38.1~\text{m/s}\)
2. \(v_0=38.1~\text{m/s}\) and \(v_{max}=28.1~\text{m/s}\) 
3. \(v_0=0~\text{m/s}\)  and \(v_{max}=28.1~\text{m/s}\) 
4. \(v_0=38.1~\text{m/s}\)  and \(v_{max}=100~\text{m/s}\) 
Subtopic:  Banking of Roads |
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