The speed-density relationship for a particular road was found to be : u = 42.76 - 0.22 k, %3D where u is the speed in km per hour and k is the density in vehicles per km. Find the capacity of the road. Give your comment on the result. Sketch the relationship between density and flow and indicate important traffic flow parameters on it. Use IRC recommendation.

The speed-density relationship for a particular road was found to be : u = 42.76 - 0.22 k, %3D where u is the speed in km per hour and k is the density in vehicles per km. Find the capacity of the road. Give your comment on the result. Sketch the relationship between density and flow and indicate important traffic flow parameters on it. Use IRC recommendation.

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