1.19 - Tacheometry
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Practice Questions
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What is a tacheometer?
💡 Hint: Think of instruments used in surveying.
What are stadia hairs used for?
💡 Hint: Consider how distance is measured with a leveling rod.
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What is the main purpose of tacheometry?
💡 Hint: Think about what tacheometry is used for in surveying.
True or False: A tacheometer can only be used in flat terrains.
💡 Hint: Consider the versatility of the tacheometer.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the horizontal distance between a tacheometer and level staff with a staff intercept of 1.5 m. If K is 100 and C is 0, what is D?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for distance calculation.
In a scenario where the staff is above the line of sight, the staff intercept is found to be 1.8 m, with a vertical angle of 15 degrees. Calculate the adjusted distance using trigonometry.
💡 Hint: Apply the trigonometry principles regarding vertical angles and right triangles.
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