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When (h) is the difference in heights between the extremities of a chain length (l) then the correction for the slope required is-
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When (h) is the difference in heights between the extremities of a chain length (l) then the correction for the slope required is-

A.

h/l

B.

h²/6

C.

h²/2l

D.

h/20

Correct option is C


The correction for the slope in chain surveying is used to account for the difference in height between the two ends of a chain length.
The formula for the slope correction
When surveying over a sloped ground, the measured horizontal distance is affected by the slope. To obtain the correct horizontal distance, we need to apply a correction for the slope.

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