How high is that tree? - the short way
Resource Type: Activity, Worksheet - Print
A practical activity using right-angled trig. Students work in small groups to measure the height of a tree, using the short-cut of an angle of elevation of 45 degrees. They need a clinometer, tape measure, scientific calculator, pen and this worksheet.
6 October 2014 Edit: 6 October 2014
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I love this use of Tan 45 and have considered using it with Cos 60.