Distance Formula
Chapter Name : Coordinate Geometry |
Sub Topic Code : 104_10_07_02_01 |
Topic Name : Distance Formula |
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Sub Topic Name : Distance Formula |
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Introduction
How do we find out distance between two points?
Pre-Requisites:
Basic Coordinate System
Activity:
You can measure distance between two places on any website. Alternatively, you can assign a coordinate system and mark the two locations. Use distance formula to find the distance and they should match
Real Life Question:
Distance between two places?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Collinear | Lie on a straight line |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Nil |
Real life uses :
Distance between two places in a city
Places to visit :
Nil
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Distance Calculation | The distance between two places is found by distance formula |
What you learn in Theory:
Verify whether a given object is a square or a triangle. Also find distance between two points
What you learn in Practice:
Practically, say you want to fix two beams in a straight line. By distance formula you can check collinear condition.