Problem 3. The perpendicular offset distance from point A on a simple curve to Q on the tangent line is 64 m. If the distance from the PC to Q on the tangent is 260 m. a) Compute the radius of the simple curve. b) Compute the length of curve from PC to A. c) If the angle of intersection of the curve is 64°, compute the length of long chord from PC to PT.

Problem 3. The perpendicular offset distance from point A on a simple curve to Q on the tangent line is 64 m. If the distance from the PC to Q on the tangent is 260 m. a) Compute the radius of the simple curve. b) Compute the length of curve from PC to A. c) If the angle of intersection of the curve is 64°, compute the length of long chord from PC to PT.

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The perpendicular offset distance from point A on a simple curve to Q on the tangent line is 64 m. If
the distance from the PC to Q on the tangent is 260 m.
a) Compute the radius of the simple curve.
b) Compute the length of curve from PC to A.
c) If the angle of intersection of the curve is 64°, compute the length of long chord from PC to PT.

Determining the relative position of points on the Earth's surface and measuring the angle and distance between them in order to calculate the required parameters such as elevation and enclosed area.

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