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If V is speed of a moving vehicle, r is radius of the curve, g is the acceleration due to gravity, W is the width of the carriageway, the super elevation is

a.

WV/gr

b.

W²V/gr

c.

WV²/gr

d.

WV/gr²

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Answer: (c).WV²/gr

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