A transit with stadia interval factor of 100.8 was set up at point C on the line between points A and B. The following readings below was observed. If the distance from the instrument to the focus is 0.38 m, calculate the difference in elevation of points A and B. Show complete solution and illustration if applicable.

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A transit with stadia interval factor of 100.8 was set up at point C on the line between points A and B. The following readings below was observed. If the distance from the instrument to the focus is 0.38 m, calculate the difference in elevation of points A and B. Show complete solution and illustration if applicable.
ROD
VERTICAL
HAIR READINGS (m)
POSITION
ANGLE
UPPER
MIDDLE
LOWER
15°25'
1.972
1.330
1.854
1.732
1.010
A
B
-09°07'
1.175
Transcribed Image Text:ROD VERTICAL HAIR READINGS (m) POSITION ANGLE UPPER MIDDLE LOWER 15°25' 1.972 1.330 1.854 1.732 1.010 A B -09°07' 1.175
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