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Point 1 having an elevation of 120 m above datum, and 2 is point of unknown elevation. By
means of an instrument set 1.20 m above 2, vertical angle is observed that point 1 being 14° 45'.
Point 2 is higher than point 1. The horizontal distance between point 1 and 2 is 547.20 m.
Making due allowance for earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction. Compute the difference
in elevation between point 1 and 2.
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Transcribed Image Text:Point 1 having an elevation of 120 m above datum, and 2 is point of unknown elevation. By means of an instrument set 1.20 m above 2, vertical angle is observed that point 1 being 14° 45'. Point 2 is higher than point 1. The horizontal distance between point 1 and 2 is 547.20 m. Making due allowance for earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction. Compute the difference in elevation between point 1 and 2.
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