During this project, had to measure a tall object without measuring it, me and my partner chose to do the top of the gym to the floor. We estimated that it would be around 25-26 feet. Using our skills in trigonometry, we figured out that it was actually 27 feet tall, meaning we were off by about 1-2 feet.
Watch Video of forestry service worker using a clinometer to indirectly measure the height of a tree.
We have the ability to indirectly measure the height of tall objects outdoors using a clinometer app, tape measure, and trigonometric calculations.
We were able to gain a basic understanding of how noise-canceling headphones work. Our teacher assigned us different values of frequency levels & out object was to solve using mathematical equations.
Used trigonometric functions to create an equation to estimate the daily high temperature for a city of their choice.
In our weather report, we used Texas as our city to estimate the daily high temperature.
Manipulating Matrixes
Prototyped a rocket launcher using a drink bottle and made rocket parts through cardboard.
During this video, we calculated the angle at which the rocket flew, the distance, and how long it was in the air. In total t was in the air for about 5 seconds.
Final Position = (initial velocity) x (time) – (0.5)(32)(time) 2
Final Position = 0 (the rocket is back on the ground)
Time = the total time the rocket was in the air
Calculate initial velocity by manipulating the equation until you isolate for velocity
y = -(1/2)(32)x 2+ (calculated initial velocity)(x)
Probability project
Description: A player will bew given a skittle in level one. If they guess the skittle flavor, they will get 2 skittles in level 2. And after that is also guessed, they will be given 3 skittles fore the final prize.
If the person completes level 3, they will receive extra credit.
Theoretical probability of winning prize level 1 as a fraction and a percent
1/5 = 20%
Theoretical probability of winning prize level 2 as a fraction and percent
2/5 = 40%
Theoretical probability of winning prize level 3 as a fraction and a percent
3/5 = 60%