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MathXplosion, Ep 5: Measure a tree without using a ladder

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MathXplosion, Ep 5: Measure a tree without using a ladder

SUBJECTS:  Maths

YEARS:  5–6


What do you do when you need to measure a length, height or distance but don't have a ruler or some other measuring instrument?

You can compute linear measurements with surprising accuracy using indirect measurements, proportions and estimations. Learn a nifty trick to measure a tree from a distance.


Acknowledgements

Video © GAPC Entertainment.


Date of broadcast: 30 Jul 2018


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