A. The perpendicular offset distance from point P which is located on the simple curve to point Q which is located on the tangent line is 96m, while the distance from the PC to point Q is 282m. The simple curve has a central angle of 64°. 1) Compute the radius of the simple curve. 2) Calculate the length of the curve. 3) What is the length of the long chord?

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A. The perpendicular offset distance from point P which is located on the simple curve to
point Q which is located on the tangent line is 96m, while the distance from the PC to
point Q is 282m. The simple curve has a central angle of 64°.
1) Compute the radius of the simple curve.
2) Calculate the length of the curve.
3) What is the length of the long chord?
Transcribed Image Text:A. The perpendicular offset distance from point P which is located on the simple curve to point Q which is located on the tangent line is 96m, while the distance from the PC to point Q is 282m. The simple curve has a central angle of 64°. 1) Compute the radius of the simple curve. 2) Calculate the length of the curve. 3) What is the length of the long chord?
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