If C is basic capacity per lane, V is velocity in km/hour, S is stopping distance plus length of the
vehicles in metres, the formula C = 1000V/S is applicable to
(A) District roads
(B) Two lane roads
(C) Two lane roads in one direction
(D) None of these

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Answer: Option C

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