Incorrect length ofchain( or) Tape

Q.A 30 chain, was tested before the commencement of the day’s work and found 5 cm too long. After chaining a distance of 1600 m, it was checked again and found 10 cm too long. At the end of days work, after chaining 3000 m, the chain was found to be 18 cm. too long. Find the true distance measured.

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Q.A 30 chain, was tested before the commencement of the day’s work and found 5 cm too long. After chaining a distance of 1600 m, it was checked again and found 10 cm too long. At the end of days work, after chaining 3000 m, the chain was found to be 18 cm. too long. … Read more

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?

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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