Approximations
Outcomes
In this lesson you will learn about:
- Rounding off numbers.
- Estimating answers to calculations.
Outcomes
In this lesson you will learn about:
This YouTube video explores the concepts of approximations and estimations.
Video 1: How to calculate the area and circumference of circles and semi-circles
Video 2: Examples pertaining to calculating the area and circumference of circles and semi-circles
Video 3: Common mistakes made when calculating the area and circumference of circles and semi-circles
Note: After watching each video, click on the 'back button' to return to the VLE
The amount of effort saved when using machines is called mechanical advantage (MA). Simple machines use mechanical advantage as a key property to their functionality, helping humans perform tasks that would require more force than a person could produce. We will use the lever as an example of a simple machine to illustrate the concept of mechanical advantage.
Outcomes:
In this unit we will learn how these factors can affect the output of a simple machine. We will also learn about the difference between ideal mechanical advantage (IMA) and actual mechanical advantage (AMA), and how to apply your knowledge to calculate the efficiency of various simple machines.
This online activity is a math game on rounding numbers.
This is an online activity that provides you with various exercises on rounding whole numbers.
What are simple machines? Simple machines are tools that make work easier. They have few or no moving parts. These machines use energy to do work with one movement. They make our work easier by letting us use less mechanical effort to move an object.
In this lesson you will learn about: