An existing vertical curve on a highway joins a +3.0% grade with a -3.0% grade. If the length of the curve is 250 ft, what is the maximum safe speed on this curve? What speed should be posted if 5 mph increments are used? Assume a = 11.2 ft/sec2, perception-reaction time t = 2.5 sec, and that S>L

An existing vertical curve on a highway joins a +3.0% grade with a -3.0% grade. If the length of the curve is 250 ft, what is the maximum safe speed on this curve? What speed should be posted if 5 mph increments are used? Assume a = 11.2 ft/sec2, perception-reaction time t = 2.5 sec, and that S>L

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Assume a = 11.2 ft/sec², perception-reaction time t = 2.5 sec, and that S>L. Use g = 32.2 ft/sec²

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