Physics
Vandebilt Catholic High School
W. Dupre
Flagpole – Trigonometry
Purpose: To use the principle’s of trigonometry to determine the height of the flagpole in Vandebilt Catholic High School’s football stadium.
Concepts: Measuring Skills, Trigonometry, Problem Solving
Data: List all data collected (measurements & data) in a well-organized table.
Calculations: Give an example of each type of calculation made in determining the height of the flagpole.
Error Analysis: Calculate the relative error (ER) in the observed height of the flagpole. (Use 5% to determine yopur values acceptability).
NOTE: The analysis is due Thursday, August 29.