The total value of extra widening required at a horizontal curve on a two lane hill road of radius 42 m for a design speed of 50 kmph and for vehicles with wheel base 6 m, is (A) 0.500 m (B) 0.589 m (C) 1.089 m (D) 0.089 m

The total value of extra widening required at a horizontal curve on a two lane hill road of radius 42
m for a design speed of 50 kmph and for vehicles with wheel base 6 m, is
(A) 0.500 m
(B) 0.589 m
(C) 1.089 m
(D) 0.089 m
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Answer: Option C
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