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Question
In a large commercial complex there are four ways to reach the main road. One of the path has loose soil, the second is laid with polished marble, the third is laid with bricks and the fourth has gravel surface. It is raining heavily and Paheli wishes to reach the main road. The path on which she is least likely to slip is
Options
loose soil
polished marble
bricks
gravel
Solution
gravel
Explanation -
She should use gravel surface path because only in this path. She will have sufficient friction force to walk easily.
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