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The slope correction for a 3° slope for a length of 100 m, is

-0.11 m
-0.12 m
-1.87 m
-0.137 m

Correct Answer: -0.137 m

Explanation:

Slope correction = -L(1-cos α). Where L Slope Distance, α Slope angle

(Slope correction is always negative).

= -100(1-cos 3°)

= -0.137

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