3.2.3 - Reflecting prisms
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What is the primary function of a reflecting prism in EDM?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of reflectors.
Why is alignment important when using a prism?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if the prism is misaligned.
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What is the primary role of a reflecting prism in EDM?
💡 Hint: Think about what a reflector does.
True or False: The size of the prism has no effect on measurement accuracy.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between size and reflection.
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Discuss the implications of using low-quality prisms in a large-scale construction project. Include potential measurement errors and their consequences.
💡 Hint: Think about how incorrect measurements can impact construction.
Design a small experiment to compare the accuracy of different prism diameters in measuring distances using EDM. What factors would you control?
💡 Hint: Consider what variables need to be the same for a fair comparison.
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