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  • A parabolic curve is used to connect a 4% upgrade with a 2% downgrade as shown in the below figure. The highest point on the summit is at a distance of (measured horizontally from the first tangent point - (FTP)
    A parabolic curve is used to connect a 4% upgrade with a 2% downgrade as shown in the below figure.


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  • A. 50 m
  • B. 60 m
  • C. 75 m
  • D. 100 m

  • Correct Answer
  • 75 m 

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