The speed-density relationship for a traffic stream is as shown below: u/ 80 + k/ 100 = 1 Find uf, kj, qcap, ucap, kcap. Also, if at a given time the traffic volume is 1200 veh/h, find the speed, density, headway, and spacing for the traffic stream at that time.

The speed-density relationship for a traffic stream is as shown below: u/ 80 + k/ 100 = 1 Find uf, kj, qcap, ucap, kcap. Also, if at a given time the traffic volume is 1200 veh/h, find the speed, density, headway, and spacing for the traffic stream at that time.

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