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Centre of Gravity: Finding the Balance Point of Irregular Objects
We use a plumb line and hook to find the centre of gravity of an irregularly shaped piece of card. A hole is punched in the card and it is suspended from the hook. A plumb line is used to let us draw the vertical line under the hole on...
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Finding the Area of Irregular Shapes
Mr. Addit demonstrates the use of the grid strategy for finding the area of irregular shapes.
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Introduction to Perimeter
This nugget explains the concept of perimeter and demonstrates how to calculate the perimeter of different shapes and figures.
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Pluto, Comets, Asteroids, and the Kuiper Belt
We've just wrapped up a survey of all the planets and moons in the solar system. But is that all there is? Not even close! There are tons of objects that make up the asteroid belt, the Kuiper belt, the Oort cloud, you can't even believe...
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Measuring an Irregular Distance
The math pirate needs to measure a distance on his treasure map. He realizes that he's not measuring a straight line, but an irregular distance. This short clip is well done, it uses a real-life math application, concrete mathematical...