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9.
For total reaction time of 2.5 seconds, coefficient of friction 0.35, design speed 80 km/h, what is the stopping sight distance on a highway ?
127 m
132 m
76 m
56 m
Answer: Option
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Virender singh said:   7 years ago
The formula is e * f +v^2/2gf.

Wagh Akash Kailas said:   6 years ago
Formula : v*t+ v*v/2gf.
Convert all in m & s as per value.
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Shahid hamid said:   3 years ago
SD= vt+(v^2÷2gf).
V=80, v=80÷3.6=22.22{assume 3.6 by IRC),
SD=22.22+{(22.22)*(22.22)}÷2*9.8*0.35,
SD=127.52.
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