1. A dumpy level with an internal focusing telescope was set up on the left bank of a river and rod readings, tabulated below, were taken on a stadia rod held successively at the left and right water edges. If k=100, determine the width of the river. Rod Pos. LWE RWE UR 2.189 2.172 2.155 2.277 2.173 2.069 MR LR

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1. A dumpy level with an internal focusing telescope was set up on the
left bank of a river and rod readings, tabulated below, were taken on
a stadia rod held successively at the left and right water edges. If
k=100, determine the width of the river.
Rod Pos.
LWE
RWE
UR
2.189 2.172 2.155
2.277 2.173 2.069
MR LR
Transcribed Image Text:1. A dumpy level with an internal focusing telescope was set up on the left bank of a river and rod readings, tabulated below, were taken on a stadia rod held successively at the left and right water edges. If k=100, determine the width of the river. Rod Pos. LWE RWE UR 2.189 2.172 2.155 2.277 2.173 2.069 MR LR
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