has elevations of 660m, 625m, and 600m respectively. B is in between A and C and is 10km from A and 12km from C. a. Considering the effect of curvature and refraction correction, what is the clearance or obstruction of the line of sight at B considering that C is visible from A. b. If a 5m tower is erected on top of B, what would be the height of equal towers to be erected at A and C in order that A, B and C will be intervisible. c. What should be the height of tower to be erected

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Three hills A, B, and C has elevations of 660m, 625m, and 600m respectively. B is in
between A and C and is 10km from A and 12km from C.
a. Considering the effect of curvature and refraction correction, what is the clearance
or obstruction of the line of sight at B considering that C is visible from A.
b. If a 5m tower is erected on top of B, what would be the height of equal towers to
be erected at A and C in order that A, B and C will be intervisible.
c. What should be the height of tower to be erected at C so that B and C will be
intervisible from A

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