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Horizontal Level and Line of Sight

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The angle of elevation and angle of depression both are measured with

A

the vertical only

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B

the horizontal only

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C

both horizontal and vertical

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D

NONE OF THE ABOVE

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Solution

The correct option is B the horizontal only
The angle of elevation and angle of depression are measured with Line of Sight which is always Horizontal.

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