SITUATION 1. A simple curve has a central angle of 36° and a degree of curve of 6º. Compute the distance from the midpoint of the curve to the midpoint of the long chord joining the point of curvature and point of tangency. 8.934m 4.893m 3.489m 9.348m

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SITUATION 1. A simple curve has a central angle of 36° and a degree of curve of 6º. Compute
the distance from the midpoint of the curve to the midpoint of the long chord joining the point
of curvature and point of tangency.
8.934m
4.893m
3.489m
9.348m
Transcribed Image Text:SITUATION 1. A simple curve has a central angle of 36° and a degree of curve of 6º. Compute the distance from the midpoint of the curve to the midpoint of the long chord joining the point of curvature and point of tangency. 8.934m 4.893m 3.489m 9.348m
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