GE_circumference of earth

This one is more of a creative exercise (and not one you would get on the standardized test).

How could you estimate the circumference of the earth using only a shadow?

(Hint: This would of course require some planning, so let's assume we are conducting this exercise on June 22 at 12:00 noon.)

 

Solution: I've attached a pdf file here explaining this one, and will also post a supplemental video.

Circumference of the earth

 


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