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41.
A parabolic curve is used to connect a 4% upgrade with a 2% downgrade as shown in the below figure. The highest point on the summit is at a distance of (measured horizontally from the first tangent point - (FTP)
Discussion:
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Sarah said:
4 years ago
Highest point on summit curve = Ln1/N.
150* 4/4 - (-2) = 100m.
150* 4/4 - (-2) = 100m.
Nabin said:
4 years ago
Given answas is correct as it is asking measured horizontally so horizontal distance of summit is 150/2=75m.
Arpit Gondaliya said:
5 years ago
X = (L*n1/N) = (150*16.67/25) = 100 m is the correct answer.
Parthiban said:
5 years ago
Which is the first tangent point? Right or left?
Yesika said:
6 years ago
100 m is correct one.
Shivaraj said:
7 years ago
Yes, 100m is correct.
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VINAY said:
8 years ago
x=n1.L/N = 100.
Ruchi sinha said:
8 years ago
X= nL/N= 4 * 150/6 = 100.
Jagdish said:
8 years ago
I think 100 is the Answer.
M .SUNA said:
8 years ago
The correct Answer should be 100.
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