4. The slope distance (L1) measured between A and B is 28.533m. Determined the correction necessary to reduce the slope distance to the horizontal equivalent: If the angle of elevation between A and B is 15°, If the altitudes of A and B were 785.623 and 793.008m respectively. I. II.

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4. The slope distance (L1) measured between A and B is 28.533m. Determined the
correction necessary to reduce the slope distance to the horizontal equivalent:
If the angle of elevation between A and B is 15°,
If the altitudes of A and B were 785.623 and 793.008m respectively.
I.
II.
Transcribed Image Text:4. The slope distance (L1) measured between A and B is 28.533m. Determined the correction necessary to reduce the slope distance to the horizontal equivalent: If the angle of elevation between A and B is 15°, If the altitudes of A and B were 785.623 and 793.008m respectively. I. II.
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