In the two peg-test method of a dumpy level the following observations were taken. Instrument Near A 1. 475 m 1. 974 m Instrument Near B Rod Reading on A Rod Reading on B 0. 918 m 1. 254 m Determine the following: A. Difference in elevation between A and B. B. The correct reading on A with the instrument still set-up at B, if the line is not in adjustment. C. Error in the line of sight.
In the two peg-test method of a dumpy level the following observations were taken. Instrument Near A 1. 475 m 1. 974 m Instrument Near B Rod Reading on A Rod Reading on B 0. 918 m 1. 254 m Determine the following: A. Difference in elevation between A and B. B. The correct reading on A with the instrument still set-up at B, if the line is not in adjustment. C. Error in the line of sight.
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Transcribed Image Text:In the two peg-test method of a dumpy level the following observations were taken.
Instrument Near B
0. 918 m
1. 254 m
Instrument Near A
Rod Reading on A
Rod Reading on B
1. 475 m
1. 974 m
Determine the following:
A. Difference in elevation between A and B.
B. The correct reading on A with the instrument still set-up at B, if the line
is not in adjustment.
C. Error in the line of sight.
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