If G is gauge distance and a is crossing, the distance between the nose of acute crossing and nose of obtuse crossing of a rail diamond, measured along the rail not forming the diamond, is
A)G cot ?
B)G tan ?
C)G sin ?
D)G cos ?

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The correct formula for the distance between the nose of acute crossing and nose of obtuse crossing of a rail diamond, measured along the rail not forming the diamond, is given by G cot ?, where G is the gauge distance and ? represents the angle of the crossing.

If G Is Gauge Distance and a Is Crossing, the Distance