GATE Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

A parabolic curve is used to connect a 4% upgrade with a 2% downgrade as shown in the below figure. The highest point on the summit is at a distance of (measured horizontally from the first tangent point - (FTP)

A 50 m

B 60 m

C 75 m

D 100 m

ANS:C - 75 m

Given answas is correct as it is asking measured horizontally so horizontal distance of summit is 150/2=75m.