Q1/ The relation between speed and density on a V = 100-0.8 D. At a flow of 1000 veh/hr, a slow moving truck with a speed of 20 km/hr exits after 800 m. Estimate: 1) Speed of shockwaves after the truck enters. 2) Speed of shockwaves after the truck exits. 3) Distance of platoon will reach.
Q1/ The relation between speed and density on a V = 100-0.8 D. At a flow of 1000 veh/hr, a slow moving truck with a speed of 20 km/hr exits after 800 m. Estimate: 1) Speed of shockwaves after the truck enters. 2) Speed of shockwaves after the truck exits. 3) Distance of platoon will reach.
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At a flow of 1000 veh/hr, a slow moving truck with a speed of 20 km/hr enters the road and
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2) Speed of shockwaves after the truck exits.
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Q1/ The relation between speed and density on a scction of highway is governed by
V = 100 -0.8 D.
%3D
At a flow of 1000 veh/hr, a slow moving truck with a speed of 20 km/hr enters the road and
exits after 800 m. Estimate:
1) Speed of shockwaves after the truck enters.
2) Speed of shockwaves after the truck exits.
3) Distance of platoon will reach.
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