Statement I : A cyclist is moving on an unbanked road with a speed of 7 kmh$-$1 and takes a sharp circular turn along a path of radius of 2m without reducing the speed. The static friction coefficient is 0.2. The cyclist will not slip and pass the curve. (g = 9.8 m/s2)
Statement II : If the road is banked at an angle of 45$^\circ$, cyclist can cross the curve of 2m radius with the speed of 18.5 kmh$-$1 without slipping.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct
Both statement I and statement II are true
Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect
Both statement I and statement II are false
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