If h1 and h2 are the differences in level between ground and the formation levels, m is the slope of
the sloping sides. D is the distance between the cross sections then, Prismoidal correction for a
level section is
(A) D/2m(h1 - h2)
(B) D/3m(h1 - h2)
(C) D/6m(h1 - h2)2
(D) D/6m(h1 - h2)3

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) D/6m(h1 - h2)2

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