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For a broad gauge railway track on a horizontal curve of radius R (in m), the equilibrium cant e required for a train moving at a speed of V (in km per hour) is
A
e = 1.676(V2/R)
B
e = 1.315(V2/R)
C
e = 0.80(V2/R)
D
e = 0.60(V2/R)

Correct : b

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