Measuring Matters Activity 1.3 PLTW Fast & Curious

Front

How long is the main body? (the horizontal dimension)

Back

11 in

Front

How wide is the unfolded main body? (the vertical dimension in the figure)

Back

4 in

Front

How wide will the main body be after folding along the dotted lines?

Back

3 in

Front

In the air scoop sketch, what do the 1/8 dimensions represent?

Back

the distance between the top corners of the air scoop and the dotted lines

Front

In the air scoop, what do the 3/8 dimensions represent?

Back

the distance between the bottom corners of the air scoop and the dotted lines

Front

Look at the linking cube in Figure 6. What is the correct measurement?

Back

1.9 cm

Front

US Customary system uses what unit of measurement?

Back

inches

Front

Metric system uses what unit of measurement?

Back

centimeters

Front

The lines that divide the length of the ruler between each whole number are called?

Back

hatch marks