Activity 5.1 Calculating Properties Shapes
Procedure
In this activity you will broaden your knowledge of shapes and your ability to sketch them. You will also learn how to calculate the dimensions and area of a shape. Use points, construction lines, and object lines to sketch the shapes described in the first seven word problems. Use the notes contained in your engineering notebook to help you perform the necessary calculations. Calculator use is encouraged, but you must show all of your work.
Conclusion
1. What is the difference between a circle and an ellipse?
Circle is a continuous and uniform curve. Where an ellipse looks like a circle that has been compressed in one direction
2. What is the difference between an inscribed and a circumscribed shape?
In inscribed shape is one that has corners that occur on the perimeter of a circle. A circumscribed shape is one that has edges that are tangent to the perimeter of a circle
3. Why is it impossible for a triangle to contain a 180° angle?
A triangle is comprised of three angles that must add up to 180 degrees, to be considered an angle the distance between two intersecting lines must be greater than 0 degrees
4. How is a rhombus similar to a square?
Both have sides that are equal length with opposite edges being parallel to each other
5. What is the difference between a right, acute, and obtuse triangle?
right angle contains 90 degree angle. acute holds less than 90 degree angles. obtuse angle will contain an angle greater than 90 degrees
In this activity you will broaden your knowledge of shapes and your ability to sketch them. You will also learn how to calculate the dimensions and area of a shape. Use points, construction lines, and object lines to sketch the shapes described in the first seven word problems. Use the notes contained in your engineering notebook to help you perform the necessary calculations. Calculator use is encouraged, but you must show all of your work.
Conclusion
1. What is the difference between a circle and an ellipse?
Circle is a continuous and uniform curve. Where an ellipse looks like a circle that has been compressed in one direction
2. What is the difference between an inscribed and a circumscribed shape?
In inscribed shape is one that has corners that occur on the perimeter of a circle. A circumscribed shape is one that has edges that are tangent to the perimeter of a circle
3. Why is it impossible for a triangle to contain a 180° angle?
A triangle is comprised of three angles that must add up to 180 degrees, to be considered an angle the distance between two intersecting lines must be greater than 0 degrees
4. How is a rhombus similar to a square?
Both have sides that are equal length with opposite edges being parallel to each other
5. What is the difference between a right, acute, and obtuse triangle?
right angle contains 90 degree angle. acute holds less than 90 degree angles. obtuse angle will contain an angle greater than 90 degrees