Finding the Height of a Building using Similar Triangles
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In this video lesson, students will learn how to find the height of a building using the angle-angle criterion for similar triangles. The teacher explains the concept of similar figures, including corresponding angles and corresponding sides. Students are guided through solving a proportion and using a scale factor to find the height of the building.
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Mathematics
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Lower Primary
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