GATE CE 2015 Set 1 — Question 35
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In a closed loop traverse of total length, the closing errors in departure and latitude are and , respectively. The relative precision of this traverse will be:
Correct answer
(D) 1: 2000
Solution
1.Closing Error (): The total closing error is given by , where is the error in latitude and is the error in departure.
2.Calculation: .
3.Relative Precision: It is the ratio of the closing error to the total perimeter () of the traverse.
4.Calculation: Relative Precision .
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