For which surfaces, spirit level is used for testing straightness?

For which surfaces, spirit level is used for testing straightness? Correct Answer Horizontal surfaces

In testing straightness, spirit level is used only for the horizontal surfaces while autocollimator can be used in any plane. In the case of spirit level, angular variations are measured by placing level on it.

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