The calibrated Greenberg model is of the form, v = 32ln(295/k),where k is in veh/mile and v is in mile/hr.(a)Sketch the v-k relationship and discuss the obviousdisadvantage of the model. b)Determine (i) the jam density, (ii) the capacity or maximum flowand (iii) the values of speed and density at capacity. (c)Sketch the q-k and v-q relationshipsand indicate the points obtained in (b) above.

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 The calibrated Greenberg model is of the form, v = 32ln(295/k),
where k is in veh/mile and v is in mile/hr.(a)Sketch the v-k relationship and discuss the obvious
disadvantage of the model. b)Determine (i) the jam density, (ii) the capacity or maximum flow
and (iii) the values of speed and density at capacity. (c)Sketch the q-k and v-q relationships
and indicate the points obtained in (b) above. 

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