a) Explain the importance of Highway Capacity. Also explain Practical Capacity. b) Analyze theoretical capacity of a traffic flow at a stream flow of (50 + 135) Km/hr. Also assume the space gap between vehicles

a) Explain the importance of Highway Capacity. Also explain Practical Capacity. b) Analyze theoretical capacity of a traffic flow at a stream flow of (50 + 135) Km/hr. Also assume the space gap between vehicles

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