Three hills A, B, and C are at elevations 135m, 146m, and 154m respectively above sea level. Distance AB is 3.9km while distance BC is 3.1km. a) Find the effect of curvature and refraction between A and B. b) Determine the effect of curvature and refraction between A and B. c) What would be the height of tower to be constructed at hill C so that the line of sight will clear hill B by 2.5m considering the effect of earth’s curvature and refraction?

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Three hills A, B, and C are at elevations 135m, 146m, and 154m respectively above sea level. Distance AB is 3.9km while distance BC is 3.1km.
a) Find the effect of curvature and refraction between A and B.
b) Determine the effect of curvature and refraction between A and B.
c) What would be the height of tower to be constructed at hill C so that the line of
sight will clear hill B by 2.5m considering the effect of earth’s curvature and
refraction?

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