A spiral curve, 100 m long, is to be connected to a simple curve of radius 300 m. If the resulting angle of intersection of the tangents for the spiral at points T.S. and S.T. respectively is 75°, determine the central angle of the simple curve.

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A spiral curve, 100 m long, is to be connected to a simple
curve of radius 300 m. If the resulting angle of intersection of
the tangents for the spiral at points T.S. and S.T. respectively
is 75°, determine the central angle of the simple curve.
Transcribed Image Text:A spiral curve, 100 m long, is to be connected to a simple curve of radius 300 m. If the resulting angle of intersection of the tangents for the spiral at points T.S. and S.T. respectively is 75°, determine the central angle of the simple curve.
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