SITUATION 3. In the two-peg of a dumpy-level, the following observations are taken, Instrument near A Rod reading on A Rod reading on B 1.501 2.022 Instrument near B 0.903 1.452 a) Compute the true difference in elevation between the two points. b) Compute the error. c) Compute the correct reading at B when the instrument is near A that will give a level line of sight.

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SITUATION 3. In the two-peg of a dumpy-level, the following observations are taken,
Instrument near A
Rod reading on A
Rod reading on B
1.501
2.022
Instrument near B
0.903
1.452
a) Compute the true difference in elevation between the two points.
b)
Compute the error.
c)
Compute the correct reading at B when the instrument is near A that will give a level line of sight.
Transcribed Image Text:SITUATION 3. In the two-peg of a dumpy-level, the following observations are taken, Instrument near A Rod reading on A Rod reading on B 1.501 2.022 Instrument near B 0.903 1.452 a) Compute the true difference in elevation between the two points. b) Compute the error. c) Compute the correct reading at B when the instrument is near A that will give a level line of sight.
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