33.7 - Summary
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Practice Questions
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Define Greenshield’s model.
💡 Hint: Think about the basic equation it represents.
What does jam density refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider the scenario where no vehicles can move.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the basic assumption of Greenshield’s model?
💡 Hint: Consider how speed behaves as density changes.
True or False: Shock waves can only move backward in traffic streams.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the movement of vehicles and how obstructions affect flow.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a free flow speed of 60 km/h and a jam density of 200 vehicles/km, calculate the maximum flow using Greenshield's model.
💡 Hint: Make sure you are following the model's guidelines!
Discuss how different traffic behaviors during peak times deviate from simplistic models like Greenshield’s.
💡 Hint: Think about human behavior in traffic.
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