The curve composed of two arcs of different radii having their centres on the opposite side of the curve, is known (A) A simple curve (B) A compound curve (C) A reverse curve (D) A vertical curve

The curve composed of two arcs of different radii having their centres on the opposite side of the
curve, is known
(A) A simple curve
(B) A compound curve
(C) A reverse curve
(D) A vertical curve
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(C) A reverse curve
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