For a banked curved road,if the velocity of the vehicle $v < v_0$ (where $v_0$ is the optimum speed),what is the direction of the frictional force?

  • A
    Upwards along the incline
  • B
    Downwards along the incline
  • C
    Horizontal towards the center
  • D
    Horizontal away from the center

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