Project Name : Sight the Height
Theme Name : Mathematics Modelling
Objective/Aim: To solve various problems of our everyday life or environment related problems.
Scientific Principle Involved: The model is based on the practical application of trigonometry.
Material Used: Pipes, metallic T, Paint, watch, Measuring tap, straw, stand for the watch.
Working Investigation: The working of the model is based on the concept of trigonometry. In the model to the right side is the tower placed on the ground. The instrument is made by making the stand of pipes in a pair joined with metallic T to form a tower like structure. Now with help of second hand of watch we will find the angel of elevation.
The angle when determine with the instrument are taken for the calculation further to determine the exact height or distance from the object. The process involved is as follows:
Tan θ = Perpendicular
Base
Where, θ is given and the base is given.
Utility and further scope of the Project: The same concept of trigonometry is very useful in measuring the height of any object. The model depicts thesurveying instrument which can be used to measure the height of any object from a given distance. The utility of the model is different for different purpose.
The instrument can be used by the civil engineers in construction purpose. It can be used to measure the height of any object when distance is known. Even the distance can be calculated when the height is known.
Name of the School: RNS World School, Jhansi
