If the radii of a compound curve and a reverse curve are respectively the same, the length of common tangent (A) Of compound curve will be more (B) Of reverse curve will be more (C) Of both curves will be equal (D) None of these

If the radii of a compound curve and a reverse curve are respectively the same, the length of
common tangent
(A) Of compound curve will be more
(B) Of reverse curve will be more
(C) Of both curves will be equal
(D) None of these
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Answer: Option C
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