Monday, February 23, 2009

Comparing and Scaling PROJECT

This project is due Wednesday, March 4th.

You may choose one of the following options, and you work must be completed neatly and accurately. Write a paragraph explaining the mathematics (ratios and proportions behind your work)

Option 1: Make a scale model of the solar system and use a Ping-Pong ball for the earth. How far away should the sun be? How large a ball will you need to use for the sun? The other planets?

Option 2: Draw a scale map of Berkeley so that it fits nicely onto a standard piece of poster board.

Option 3: Roll a toy car down a ramp, timing the trip with a stop-watch. How fast was the car traveling in miles per hour? If the speed is proportional to the size of the car, how fast would this have been for a real car?

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