Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications
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ISBN: 9781118141809
Author: Nathan Klingbeil
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 3, Problem 37P
Consider the elevation between the two benchmarks shown in Fig. P3.37. The distance L between the benchmarks B1 and B2 is 500 m, and their elevations are 500 m and 600 m, respectively.
(a) Find the angle of inclination 9 of the grade. Also calculate the percent grade.
(b) Calculate the horizontal distance between the benchmarks. (c) Check the results in part (b) using the Pythagorean theorem.
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