Suggest an indirect method of measuring the height of a tree on a sunny day.Explain the process.
Asked by Yuvasri Yuvaraj
| 22nd Jul, 2016,
06:11: PM
Expert Answer:
Requirements for the method: A measuring tape, a sunny day
One can follow the following method:
1) Measure your height with the tape.
2) Go out in a garden and stand straight. You might see your shadow. Measure the length of the shadow.
3) Measure the length of the shadow formed by the tree.
So, now you have three measurements with you, viz. Your height, length of your shadow and length of tree's shadow.
With these you will get the height as:
Answered by Romal Bhansali
| 25th Jul, 2016,
09:38: AM
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