The error in measured length due to sag of chain or tape is known as

Related MCQs

• When the length of chain used in measuring distance is shorter than the standard length, the error in measured distance will be compensating error.
• The length of survey line measured with a 20 m chain was found to be 327 m. If the chain was 3cm too long. Calculate the true length of the line.
• When the length of chain used in measuring distance is longer than the standard length, the error in measured distance will be
• The error in measured length due to incorrect holding of chain is
• When the measured length is less than the actual length, the error is known as
• If a chain is used at a temperature at which it was calibrated, the error in measured length is positive.
• The length of a chain is measured from
• The correction to the measured length will be negative when the chain is held on the ground sloping upwards.
• In tachcometric method of setting out a curve, no chain or tape is used.
• The correction for sag is