Indirect Measurement

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What is Indirect Measurement?

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Indirect measurement is a technique used to measure an object that is difficult to measure directly by using the properties of similar triangles.

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What are similar figures?

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Similar figures are shapes that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What does it mean for angles in similar figures?

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All angles in similar figures are congruent (equal in measure).

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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How do you find the height of an object using indirect measurement?

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You can use the properties of similar triangles or the shadow method to find the height of an object indirectly.

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What is the formula for finding the height of a flagpole using shadows?

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Height of the flagpole = (Height of the object casting the shadow / Length of the shadow of the object) * Length of the shadow of the flagpole.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

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If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their sides?

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The corresponding sides of similar triangles are in proportion.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar triangles?

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If triangle A is similar to triangle B, then the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides is equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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How do you determine if two figures are similar?

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Two figures are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the significance of the term 'congruent' in geometry?

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Congruent means that two figures have the same shape and size, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the width of the river if the indirect measurement gives a result of 45 feet?

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The width of the river is 45 feet.

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CCSS.HSG.MG.A.1