2. In the two peg test method of a dumpy level, the following observations were taken. Instrument near A Instrument near B Rod rdg. on A Rod rdg. on B 1.203 m 0.324 m 2.523 m 1.445 m a. Determine the error in the line of sight. b. What is the difference in elevation between A and B? c. Determine the correct rod reading on A with the instrument still set up at B.

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2. In the two peg test method of a dumpy level, the following observations were taken.
Instrument near A
Instrument near B
Rod rdg. on A
Rod rdg. on B
0.324 m
1.445 m
1.203 m
2.523 m
a. Determine the error in the line of sight.
b. What is the difference in elevation between A and B?
c. Determine the correct rod reading on A with the instrument still set up at B.
Transcribed Image Text:2. In the two peg test method of a dumpy level, the following observations were taken. Instrument near A Instrument near B Rod rdg. on A Rod rdg. on B 0.324 m 1.445 m 1.203 m 2.523 m a. Determine the error in the line of sight. b. What is the difference in elevation between A and B? c. Determine the correct rod reading on A with the instrument still set up at B.
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