In a closed traverse, the angular misclosure is distributed among the angles when the angles are assumed to have:
Correct answer: D. Equal weights
- A. Weights based only on bearings
- B. Weights proportional to side lengths
- C. Weights proportional to coordinates
- D. Equal weights
Explanation
When all angular observations are considered equally reliable, the total angular misclosure is divided equally among them. Weighted distribution is used only when the observations have unequal stated precision or reliability.
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