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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What instrument is used to measure horizontal and vertical distances in surveying?
💡 Hint: It's a surveying tool that combines flexibilities in measuring.
Question 2
Easy
What does the term 'gradient' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the steepness of a hill.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the formula to calculate horizontal distance using a tacheometer?
- A) D = K * S * sin²θ
- B) D = K * S * cos²θ + C * sinθ
- C) D = V / gradient
💡 Hint: Recall the role of angles in the formula.
Question 2
True or False: The gradient is expressed as a simple ratio of vertical change to horizontal distance.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how steep a hill can be.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given vertical angle readings and stadia distances, calculate the exact position and gradient between two stadium sections using a tacheometer.
💡 Hint: Ensure stadia readings are taken consistently to minimize errors.
Question 2
Analyze and demonstrate how measurement errors in tacheometric readings affect overall gradient calculations in a construction project.
💡 Hint: Think about how misreading an angle alters the slope calculation.
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