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Similar Triangles Applied Indirect Measurement

Origins of Indirect Measurement

Our Purpose We will be calculating the height of an object that is too tall to measure directly. We chose________. We will use 3 methods of indirect measurement to measure the same object. This will allow us to compare our answers and determine whether our methods are reliable.

Method # Data Description: (Picture) (Diagram)

Method # Proportion ________ = ________

Method # Data Description: (Picture) (Diagram)

Method # Proportion ________ = ________

Method # Data Description: (Picture) (Diagram)

Method # Proportion ________ = ________

Results Comparison Method # Method # Method #

Conclusion Do you think the method is reliable? Were your results reasonable? How did you decide? Do you think indirect measurement is useful? Have you found any global connections for indirect measurement?