SITUATION II: From point A on a simple curve, the perpendicular distance to the tangent at point Q is 50m. The tangent passess through the PC. The distance from Q to PC is 250m. What is the radius of the curve? Find the length of the curve from PC to A.
SITUATION II: From point A on a simple curve, the perpendicular distance to the tangent at point Q is 50m. The tangent passess through the PC. The distance from Q to PC is 250m. What is the radius of the curve? Find the length of the curve from PC to A.
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Transcribed Image Text:SITUATION II: From point A on a simple curve, the
perpendicular distance to the tangent at point Q is 50m.
The tangent passess through the PC. The distance from Q
to PC is 250m.
What is the radius of the curve?
Find the length of the curve from PC to A.
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