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Level 6 - NCEA Level 1

Applications of Similarity and Symmetry

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A stick of height $1.1$1.1 m casts a shadow of length $2.2$2.2 m. At the same time, a tree casts a shadow of $6.2$6.2 m.

The tree that has $h$hm height casts a shadow of $6.2$6.2m long. At the same time, a stick with $1.1$1.1m height casts a shadow of $2.2$2.2m long. When connecting the top of the tree to the tip of its shadow, it forms a right triangle. Also, when connecting the tip of the stick to the tip of its shadow, it forms a right triangle. These two triangles formed are similar due to the side that is represented by the heights of stick and tree correspond to each other. Sides representing the lengths of their shadows are corresponding sides.

 

If the tree has a height of $h$h metres, solve for $h$h.

Easy
1min

A $4.9$4.9 m flagpole casts a shadow of $8.6$8.6 m. Amelia casts a shadow of $2.5$2.5 m.

If Amelia is $h$h metres tall, solve for $h$h correct to one decimal place.

Easy
1min

James is $1.7$1.7 m tall and casts a shadow $2$2 m long. At the same time, a tower casts a shadow $13$13 m long. If the tower is $h$h metres high, solve for $h$h correct to one decimal place.

Easy
1min
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GM6-5

Recognise when shapes are similar and use proportional reasoning to find an unknown length

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Apply geometric reasoning in solving problems

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