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A cyclist cycling around a circular racing track skids because_____________?
A
the centripetal force upon him is less than limiting friction
B
the centripetal force upon him is greater than limiting friction
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C
the centripetal force upon him is equal to the limiting friction
D
the friction between the tyres of the cycle and road vanishes
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the centripetal force upon him is less than limiting friction
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B
the centripetal force upon him is greater than limiting friction
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C
the centripetal force upon him is equal to the limiting friction
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D
the friction between the tyres of the cycle and road vanishes
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