In the two-peg test of a dumpy level, the following observations were taken: Rod Reading Instrument setup at M Instrument setup at P At point A 2.215m 3.450 m At point B 2.550m 3.575m Point P is 3 m away from A while Point A is 57m away from B. Point M is equidistant from A and B.

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In the two-peg test of a dumpy level, the following observations were taken:

Rod Reading

Instrument setup at M

Instrument setup at P

At point A

2.215m

3.450 m

At point B

2.550m

3.575m

Point P is 3 m away from A while Point A is 57m away from B. Point M is equidistant from A and B.

      Determine the true difference in elevation between points A and B

0.71

1.20

0.325

1.567

0.335

Determine the correct reading on A when the instrument is at P

4.42

4.74

3.46

2.675

3.725

Determine the correct reading on B when instrument is at P.

4.925

3.80

4.42

1.56

4.74

 Determine the error in rod B

1.40

0.35

2.095

0.22

1.135

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