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CLINOMETER. A clinometer is an instrument which lets you estimate the height of an object (building, tree, flag-pole) by using the properties of a right angled triangle. There are many types of clinometer:. From the simple home-made. To the more elaborate. To the unusual looking.
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CLINOMETER A clinometer is an instrument which lets you estimate the height of an object (building, tree, flag-pole) by using the properties of a right angled triangle.
There are many types of clinometer: From the simple home-made
However each is used in the same way to measure an angle that will lead to calculating the height of an object.
To calcuate the height of a tree c Stand a suitable distance from the tree Using a suitable instrument measure and record height A and distance B Use a clinometer to measure the angle at C
Measure angle Measure vertical height of observer (to eye level) Measure horizontal distance to base of object The procedure is the same for any object
opp c B adj A A Draw a Suitable diagram Use this as a scale diagram to find the height of the object Or use trigonometry