The rated speed of a 200-meter banked highway curve is 50 km per hour. the radius of the highway curve is 250 meters and the coefficient of friction between the tires and the road surface is 0.50. What is the maximum speed at which the vehicle can round the curve without skidding? Express your answer in km per hour.

The rated speed of a 200-meter banked highway curve is 50 km per hour. the radius of the highway curve is 250 meters and the coefficient of friction between the tires and the road surface is 0.50. What is the maximum speed at which the vehicle can round the curve without skidding? Express your answer in km per hour.

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