If a linear traverse follows a sharp curve round a large lake where it is difficult to have long legs, the accuracy of the traverse may be improved by (A) Taking short legs (B) Making repeated observations of angular and linear measurements (C) Making a subsidiary traverse to determine the length of a long leg (D) All the above

If a linear traverse follows a sharp curve round a large lake where it is difficult to have long legs, 

the accuracy of the traverse may be improved by 

(A) Taking short legs 

(B) Making repeated observations of angular and linear measurements 

(C) Making a subsidiary traverse to determine the length of a long leg 

(D) All the above 

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(C) Making a subsidiary traverse to determine the length of a long leg 


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