Roads are banked on curves so that

  • A

    The speeding vehicles may not fall outwards

  • B

    The frictional force between the road and vehicle may be decreased

  • C

    The wear and tear of tyres may be avoided

  • D

    The weight of the vehicle may be decreased

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