Question

The Newmark’s influence chart consists of _________

(a) a single circle only

(b) a number of circles and radiating lines

(c) bar diagram

(d) small rectangular unit areas

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) a number of circles and radiating lines

Best explanation: The Newmark’s influence chart consists of a number of circles and radiating lines, is so prepared that the influence of each area unit is same at the centre of the circle.