Statement 1: When an automobile is going too fast around curve overturns, its inner wheels leave the ground first
Statement 2: For a safe turn the velocity of automobile should be less than the value of safe limiting velocity

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Statement I is true , Statement II is false

Statement I is false , Statement II is true

Statement I and II are true and Statement II is not a correct explanation for Statement I

Statement I and II are true and Statement II is correct explanation for Statement I

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

If the speed of the vehicle is too high for the given curve, there may come a point where the frictional force generated by the tires is insufficient to counteract the centrifugal force. When this happens, the inner tires can lose traction, and the vehicle may "lift" or "unload" on the inside. This means that the normal reaction on the inner tires becomes very low, and they might even lose contact with the ground momentarily.

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