A 1-2 line was divided into sections on sloping terrain using a 30-meter tape, and the subsequent readings were documented: Slope Difference in distance (m) elevation (m) 30.00 1.58 30.00 0.95 18.92 0.90 11.46 0.56 30.00 3.01 8.23 0.69 Determine the total correction due to slope in meters using approximate solution. Express answer into three decimal places.

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A 1-2 line was divided into sections on sloping terrain using a 30-meter tape, and the
subsequent readings were documented:
Slope
Difference in
distance (m) elevation (m)
30.00
1.58
30.00
0.95
18.92
0.90
11.46
0.56
30.00
3.01
8.23
0.69
Determine the total correction due to slope in meters using approximate solution.
Express answer into three decimal places.
Transcribed Image Text:A 1-2 line was divided into sections on sloping terrain using a 30-meter tape, and the subsequent readings were documented: Slope Difference in distance (m) elevation (m) 30.00 1.58 30.00 0.95 18.92 0.90 11.46 0.56 30.00 3.01 8.23 0.69 Determine the total correction due to slope in meters using approximate solution. Express answer into three decimal places.
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