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Section 2

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Mathematics 20-3 Module 5

Section 2: Perspective and Scale

 

Try This 3

 

You saw how the dimensions of a 1:2000 square model of Khafre’s pyramid are calculated. Use the scale model dimensions from the example to build a scale model of the pyramid. You can modify the pyramid net provided or create the model from scratch.

 

You will need

  • ruler
  • geometry set
  • tape or a glue stick

course folder Save your work to your course folder or somewhere safe. Your teacher may ask to view your model.

 

Self-Check 1

 

This photo is of a Mayan temple at Chichen Itza known as Kukulkan Pyramid.

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This photo is of Kukulkan Pyramid at Chichen Itza in Mexico. The height of the temple is 24 m and the square base is 55.3 m on a side. What scale would you use to construct a three-dimensional model of this Mayan temple so that the base of the model is 11.06 cm on each side? Answer

 

Throughout the history of people, Three-Dimensional Models have been made from a variety of materials.

 

This thumbnail opens Three-Dimensional Models.

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