31.5 - Relation between time mean speed and space mean speed
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Define Time Mean Speed (TMS).
💡 Hint: Think about averages calculated over periods.
What is Space Mean Speed (SMS)?
💡 Hint: Consider how space and distance come into play.
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What is the primary difference between TMS and SMS?
💡 Hint: Remember which speed focuses on time vs. space.
True or False: Time Mean Speed is always less than or equal to Space Mean Speed.
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of each speed.
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A traffic study shows speeds of vehicles at a junction: 25, 30, 35, 45, and 50 km/h. Calculate both TMS and SMS. Discuss which speed is most relevant to traffic management.
💡 Hint: Setting up averages is key!
Discuss how changes in speed limits on a road would affect TMS and SMS. Provide theoretical examples illustrating potential differences.
💡 Hint: Frame changes in terms of traffic flow impacts!
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