For a comfortable travel on Highways, the centrifugal ratio should not exceed (A) 0.10 (B) 0.15 (C) 0.20 (D) 0.25

For a comfortable travel on Highways, the centrifugal ratio should not exceed
(A) 0.10
(B) 0.15
(C) 0.20
(D) 0.25
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Answer: Option D
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