1.19.1 - Instruments used
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What is a tacheometer?
💡 Hint: Think about instruments used in distance measurements.
What purpose does a levelling rod serve?
💡 Hint: Consider its function alongside measuring instruments.
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What is a primary feature of a tacheometer?
💡 Hint: Remember the reference to specific parts of the instrument.
True or False: A leveling rod's main function is to measure horizontal distances.
💡 Hint: Think about the positions of the rod in relation to measurements.
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If the horizontal distance measured with a tacheometer is 200 meters using stadia hairs, calculate the angle of elevation if the staff reading is given as 2 meters.
💡 Hint: Consider using tangent functions.
A surveyor using a tacheometer measures the staff intercept as 0.5m. If the K value is 100, what is the horizontal distance?
💡 Hint: Focus on the direct application of the formula.
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