A uniform slope was measured by the method of stepping. If the difference in level between two
points is 1.8 m and the slope distance between them is 15 m, the error is approximately equal to
(A) Cumulative, + 0.11 m
(B) Compensating, ± 0.11 m
(C) Cumulative, - 0.11 m
(D) None of these

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Cumulative, + 0.11 m

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