The examination papers as set for the pupils of schools in union with the College of Preceptors at midsummer, 1859.

  • College of Preceptors (London, England)
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[1859]
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Credit: The examination papers as set for the pupils of schools in union with the College of Preceptors at midsummer, 1859. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) PUPILS’ EXAMINATION. Midsummer, 1859. LAND AND MARINE SURVEYING. (The total number of marks for this Paper is 200; and no Candidate will pass who fails to obtain at least one fifth of them.) I. —LAND SURVEYING AND MENSURATION. 1. Find the area of a rhombus whose side is 15 feet 4 inches, and perpendicular height G feet. What is the acreage of a rectangular field whose length is 1375 links, and breadth 95 links? 2. What is the area of a circular plot of ground whose diameter is three chains ? 3. What is the rule for determining the area of a plain surface bounded by an irregular line ? 4. Describe the Theodolite, and Gunter’s Chain; and explain their uses. 5. The area of a rectangular field is 40a. Or. 38p., and one side is double the other. What are its sides ? G. Given the several offsets, 12, 18, 14, 6, 8, 9, taken at one chain’s length. Construct a field-book, with these measurements, and give the plan and area of the field. II. —MARINE SURVEYING AND NAVIGATION. 1. Describe the Mariners’ Compass. What instruments arc essential in navigating a ship at sea ? 2. What are the various modes of ascertaining the latitude by observation ? What corrections are necessary in deducing the latitude from the meridian altitude of the sun ? 3. Describe the method of finding the longitude by Chronometer. 4. What is the distinction between ‘Parallel,’ ‘Middle Latitude,’ and ‘ Mercator’s ’ Sailing ? 5. What is meant by ‘ Great Circle Sailing’ ? What advantages does it possess over the methods mentioned in the last question ? Is it practicable in all parts of the world ? G. How would you proceed to survey a harbour, from a base line on shore ? 7. Describe the method of deducing the longitude from a lunar observation ? What are the most convenient Stars for taking lunar distances ? 8. Describe the Sextant and explain its use. In what respects does it differ from the Quadrant ?