The 30 m chain measured the distance between two points as 540 m. Later, it was discovered that the chain was 6 cm too long. What is the true distance between the points?

Q. The 30 m chain measured the distance between two points as 540 m. Later, it was discovered that the chain was 6 cm too long. What is the true distance between the points? Solution: True length of the chain, L = 30m Error in chain, e = 6cm = 0.06m too long. Incorrect length … Read more